Attaining Inner Vision (double-length chapter)

[Consciousness]: Three months

[Law Treasure]: "Yulun" and "Jade Dawn Purple Qi Talisman"

[Cultivation Level]: Inner Vision (Early Stage) - Lower Beast (Includes progress in Method Formula and Ancient Art Cultivator)

[Inheritance]: [Great Zhi Pivot Heart-Locking Stele]

"Cultivation level."

Sitting cross-legged in a Secret Seal chamber within the Great Zhi Pivot, Li Fuchan opened his eyes. His pupils were a deep, dark gray, as if filled with heavy thunderclouds.

Deep within the clouds, a streak of lightning, about to fall, flickered slightly.

His energy suddenly began to rise, and after a moment, it returned to the level of the Inner Vision.

In his Outer Scenery, the heavy dark Dark Clouds and muffled thunder had disappeared, leaving a clear and bright scene Yang Aspect Form and Meaning had reached its full potential, intertwining with his own Life Force. The thunder and fire energy suddenly surged, floating within the Great Abyss. The Qi of Heaven and Earth was clear and free, wandering within the Six Apertures. By combining the Three Qi with the Qi of Heaven and Earth, the Dao Fruit was achieved.

"Muffled Crow in Ambush"

This Dao Fruit arises when the clouds sink and thunder roars. The ability to conceal oneself during the Outer Scenery remains unchanged. When still, Immovable to do; when in motion, it is like thunder. He is also skilled in Thunder Method. Originally, his manipulation of thunder and lightning relied on his Law Power to activate the Thunder Sigil. With this Dao Fruit, he no longer needs that trouble.

The power of Thunder Method in his hands will be multiplied. In addition, he can calculate the timing of the heavens, sense demons, summon thunder to kill from a hundred miles away, foresee disasters, manipulate celestial phenomena, control thunder and lightning, be unharmed by fire, and be approached by Thunderbird.

However, the Thunderbird is Thunder Beast recorded in Ancient Era, and it has not been seen since the destruction of the Thunder Palace.

These are not important.

Most importantly, when Li Fuchan broke through to the Inner Vision, he boldly breathed on the two Purple Mansion Lords, triggering the "Li Thunder" that struck them.

Having obtained the merit of killing Immortal Mystics, the boost to "Muffled Crow in Ambush" and his own Dao Attainment was considerable.

With this achievement, "Li Thunder" will naturally protect him. As long as "Muffled Crow in Ambush" is not locked up by Crimson Slips, even if the Purple Mansion Lord wants to kill him, he will have to think twice. Killing a cultivator with achievements in the Fruit Position will definitely not bring any good.

This can only be considered a protective charm. Li Fuchan now wishes he could immediately enter Heaven of Separation and lock up "Muffled Crow in Ambush". Fortunately, he still has some rationality and did not act too impulsively.

Furthermore, the enhancement it provides to one's Dao Attainment is terrifying.

Just as Li Fuchan was getting familiar with the Dao Fruit, he suddenly discovered that deep within his consciousness, the death scene he had previously Tribulation Divination had not yet shattered.

He said knowingly, "It seems that as my cultivation level has improved, the Tribulation Divination Tribulation Qi has undergone some changes."

The image of death was now crumbling, and even if it hadn't shattered yet, it wouldn't last much longer.

The scene that appeared at that moment was one of lightning and fire filling the sky. Upon seeing this, Li Fuchan exclaimed in shock, "I killed True Lord?!"

However, the next moment, he saw the Purple Garment True Lord break through the Unseen and leave calmly. He was somewhat injured, but not fatally.

The True Lord of Welcome Ying Isle was unharmed.

Seeing this, he muttered to himself, "It seems that even the 'Li Thunder' summoned by those at the Inner Vision level are not fatal to a true Purple Mansion Lord."

This image of death was extremely unstable. Just as Li Fuchan was trying to observe the True Lord of Welcome Ying Isle in this way, the image of death flickered and revealed the figure of a middle-aged man.

Li Fuchan glanced at him and immediately recognized him.

It was Gao Gonglu.

"It seems that the image of death that is still appearing is that of those people with whom I have a causal connection."

Gao Gonglu was hunched over his desk, carefully writing something.

Suddenly, his hand holding the pen paused slightly, as if he had sensed something.

I couldn't help but look up at the door. The night was bright, the moon was high in the sky, and the occasional sound of cicadas added to the tranquil atmosphere.

A deep unease crept into his heart. He licked his chapped lips and continued writing the unfinished approval document.

It wasn't until late at night that he finished processing all the approvals and put down the last piece of paper.

Then someone was immediately sent to summon the seven sons of the Gao Household to the Ancestral Hall.

Gao Changling was the first to arrive because he was assigned to cultivate on the mountain.

When Gao Changling stepped into the Ancestral Hall, he saw the Household Head sitting upright in a grand chair, half of his face hidden in the candlelight, the other half pale and bluish-white in the dim light. He tucked his sleeves in and bowed.

When Gao Gonglu saw him arrive, he asked in a low voice, "Changling, did you dream about anything else?"

Gao Changling shook his head and said, "Reporting to the Household Head, Changling has not dreamed of any more scenes. It must be that my uncle has turned the tide and will return soon."

Gao Gonglu didn't ask any more questions and told him to keep waiting.

Soon after, the six sons, led by Gao Changchen, arrived at the Ancestral Hall together.

He bowed to Gao Gonglu, who was seated in the grand master's chair.

"We pay our respects to the Household Head."

Gao Gonglu didn't wake them, his voice as calm as still water. "Gong Jin is dead." Everyone jerked their heads up, their eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief. Gao Changling blurted out, "This is impossible!"

Gao Gonglu did not reprimand him for his rudeness, but said, "Continue listening."

His voice wasn't particularly authoritative, but it jolted Gao Changling awake, and he quickly lowered his head again to listen to him speak.

Yet his eyes were still filled with intense horror.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible. In my previous life, my uncle either died at the Hunting Grounds or was assassinated at Ning Household by a swordsman. Now, my uncle neither went to the Hunting Grounds nor died at Ning Household, so how could he have died like this?"

Gao Gonglu's face was hidden in the shadows, his eyes gleaming with a faint coldness as he looked at the people below and said, "Now that there's no one at Ning Household with Outer Scenery expert overseeing things, I will go into seclusion to try and break through to the Outer Scenery after tonight."

Aperture Opening a breakthrough in the Outer Scenery through the opening of the six orifices is no simple matter, as it requires attempting to shatter the Six Apertures, allowing them to flow through the meridians and form the Three Palaces.

Those who lack natural talent, especially those who haven't broken through to the Outer Scenery before the age of sixty, will find it very difficult to break through in the future. Gao Gonglu's words were tantamount to telling them openly that he was going to die.

Upon hearing this, the seven sons all urged, "Household Head, the Ning Household cannot be without you!"

"Yes, Household Head."

Seeing the boys who tried to persuade him, Gao Gonglu's eyes grew even colder.

The boys, after being glanced at by him, grew quieter and quieter until they fell silent.

Gao Gonglu did not reprimand them, but instead looked at the three boys who had not spoken up to persuade him earlier.

These were Gao Changchen, whom he had been grooming as the next Household Head, and Gao Changling. He had already anticipated that neither of them would try to dissuade him.

The third person, however, was somewhat unexpected.

That was Fourth Lineage's youngest son, Gao Changchuan, who was only twelve years old.

After observing the situation Immovable for a moment, he said, "After I go into seclusion, all Ning Household affairs will be managed by Chang Chen. He will be the next Household Head. You brothers must support each other and not fight amongst yourselves, lest outsiders take advantage of the situation."

Regardless of what the teenagers were thinking, he turned his gaze to Gao Changling. Gao Changling was still immersed in his shock, and even felt regret.

He only hated himself for being cowardly in his previous life. Even given a second chance, he still couldn't save his uncle, causing the Gao Household to fall into such a predicament.

Gao Gonglu did not comfort him, but instead softly instructed, "Changling."

"Household Head"

Gao Gonglu said, "After Chang Chen takes charge of the family, you need to focus on your cultivation. Ask Chang Chen for Pill, talismans, Law Artifacts, Cultivation Resources one by one, and break through to the Aperture Opening the Mind Opening stage and the Outer Scenery as soon as possible, so as not to disappoint your uncle's expectations of you."

Gao Changling was about to say something more when Gao Gonglu slightly raised his hand, stopping him. He then turned to Gao Changchuan beside him and instructed, "Changchuan."

The other sons were all taken aback upon hearing this, not understanding why Gao Gonglu would suddenly notice Gao Changchuan, the least noticeable of the seven brothers.

Gao Changchuan quickly bowed and said, "Household Head."

Gao Gonglu said softly, "Chang Chen manages the household, Chang Ling cultivates the arts, and you lead the Clan Court. Any member of my family who Blood-Consuming Cultivation or eats people shall be killed; any member who colludes with foreign enemies shall be killed; any member who quarrels with his brothers shall be killed; any member who bullies his subordinates and flatters his superiors shall be killed; any member who preys on the people shall be killed. Anyone who dares to commit any of these offenses shall be dealt with without leniency."

Upon hearing this, Gao Changchuan was taken aback. He hadn't expected that Gao Gonglu could see through his character with just one glance, even after he had been hiding for so long.

Gao Gonglu didn't look at him again, but turned to Gao Changling and instructed, "Changling, while you are cultivating, I will leave you Handwritten Order. If Changchuan knowingly breaks the law or abuses his power for personal gain, you shall use this Handwritten Order to kill him."

Having said that, he waved his hand to dismiss his sons without waiting for them to speak or say anything more.

After the seven sons left the Ancestral Hall, he got up and slammed the Ancestral Hall shut, plunging the Ancestral Hall into darkness with only the flickering candlelight.

He fumbled for the memorial Spirit Tablet had just carved, his heart filled with bitterness and resentment, making him frown. He wanted to cry his heart out, but he was afraid that once he started crying, he wouldn't be able to stop, and that his ancestors would curse him for being cowardly, with the candlelight in the Ancestral Hall etched on his face.

He shouldn't have let Gong Jin go out; he should have stopped him again. He shouldn't be wallowing in self-pity here. Gong Jin is dead, but the Gao Household still exists. He should immediately go into seclusion, praying to break through the outer realm and suppress the Ning Household again. Overwhelmed with emotions, he was speechless for a moment. Suddenly, he abruptly stood up, placed the memorial tablet on the Ancestral Hall, and without offering incense, stumbled and bumped out the door.

They arrived at the cave abode on the back mountain and locked the stone chamber completely.

As the cave abode gates closed tightly, only a final sigh remained, "We brothers, let us never meet again." The day after Gao Gonglu went into seclusion, Gao Changling came to the Ancestral Hall again.

I saw the Spirit Tablet that was enshrined below.

That is Gao Gongjin's Spirit Tablet.

He stepped forward and bowed, and couldn't help but recall when he had just been reborn and confessed his feelings to Gao Gongjin. At that time, he was still worried and afraid that Gao Gongjin would think that he had been possessed by some demon and would kill him without hesitation.

But instead of Gao Gongjin's knife, he was gently embraced by the head of the household, who grieved for his fate and uttered the words "I'm sorry for your suffering," a sentiment that Gao Changling still finds unforgettable.

After lighting three incense sticks, he was about to leave when he suddenly noticed a letter left on the ground.

Not just anyone can enter the Ancestral Hall.

Thinking of the newly carved Spirit Tablet, he hesitated for a moment, then took the letter in his hand and slowly unfolded it.

There is only one short line of text above:

"Please search the Zongshedu Mountain. If you find Gong Jin's body, please bring it Ning Household so I can see it."

The two instances of the word "please" indicate that the letter was not written by the Household Head Gao Gonglu, but by Gao Gongjin's elder brother.

He knew the Gao Household was in dire straits and short-handed, so he could only ask the messenger to let him see Gao Gongjin time, even if it was just his corpse. Gao Changling put the letter away, turned and left the Ancestral Hall to continue his cultivation.

In the Tribulation Divination, Gao Gongjin dies at the hands of Li Fuchan. In reality, even without Li Fuchan, Gao Gongjin would still die.

This is the way of the world. This is the way the high and mighty Purple Mansion Wisdom King. With a single glance, he can make mortals and Lower Cultivator in the world feel like they are climbing mountains that cannot be pushed over.

Watching this scene, Li Fuchan remained Soundless for a long time. After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly sighed, "This Heaven and Earth Are Ugly."

Whether Gao Xianxiang is still alive is no longer important, nor is what the Great Compassionate Venerable Wisdom King intends to do.

The Huaishuo Gao lost both Lu and Jin.

The image of death had crumbled somewhat, and the resulting picture was becoming increasingly incomplete.

The next scene showed a person he never expected.

It was Ning Xiu Cong.

He seems to still be trapped in the Secret Seal of the Great Zhi Pivot.

Beside him was another person, dressed as a scholar, carrying a long sword. He had already achieved the Inner Vision, and all of Li Fuchan's forgotten memories were clearly presented in his mind, so naturally he would not forget this person.

This was the first Sword Cultivator he had killed when he entered the Hunting Grounds, named Jiang Chengzi. However, Li Fuchan paid no attention to these two; his gaze was fixed on the people lying on the ground, bleeding from all seven orifices.

"Wei Qingcheng? How did she die? And these people, all disciples of the Pivot Court, how did they all die in the Secret Seal?"

[The Great Zhi Pivot Heart-Locking Stele] If the question to the heart is not answered, the person will be transformed into an iron chain and bound to it, never to be freed, but it will never directly kill the person.

Moreover, in his speculation, the Pivot Court and the Great Zhi Pivot were originally one entity. Jiang Chengzi was able to survive because he was originally connected with the Secret Seal of the Great Zhi Pivot. But no matter what, Ning Xiu Cong should not have survived.

"Three Nothing once said that after the fall of Northern Qi, Prince Xin established his kingdom in the south, but due to some secret matters, the foundation of the Dao Lineage was damaged, and he had to change his name and surname. Northern Qi and Song maintained a five-generation alliance, so the Pivot Court was stationed in South of the Yangtze, at the border between the two countries. In this light, the Pivot Court and the Great Zhi Pivot have nothing to do with each other anymore..."

One is the oldest and most sacred Ancient Era Dao Lineage, the other has been reduced to a tool for symbolizing harmony between nations.

"It seems there must be some secret between the Pivot Court and the Great Zhi Pivot that I haven't figured out."

Upon seeing this, he couldn't help but frown and ask, "Grotto Heaven reception?"

The scene of Jiang Chengzi's disappearance is the same as the scene of him going to the Heaven of Separation through the portal left in the "Jade Pivot Thunder Canon".

Upon seeing this scene, Li Fuchan instantly recalled the illusion of being pulled into the "Great Zhi Pivot Heart-Locking Stele".

"Could that bamboo grove be the Grotto Heaven left behind by Great Zhi Pivot? Now that Jiang Chengzi, this destined person, has arrived, the Grotto Heaven is welcoming him in?" The more Li Fuchan thought about it, the more likely this possibility seemed.

After the Tribulation Qi Tribulation Divination is completed, the [Great Zhi Pivot Heart-Locking Stele] in the inheritance section might be the opportunity for him to inherit the Grotto Heaven.

However, Li Fuchan remained unmoved.

The fact that Great Zhi Pivot's contingency plan was able to kill more than ten disciples of Pivot Court in an instant shows that there must be danger in that Grotto Heaven, and perhaps even some independent will. Maybe one of the Great Zhi Pivot Purple Mansion Lord left behind by Da Xun Fu Shu is waiting in that Grotto Heaven.

The most valuable quality in a person is self-awareness. He is already incredibly fortunate to possess a Grotto Heaven like Heaven of Separation. If he continues to be greedy and recklessly causes trouble, the chaotic Tribulation Qi will surely bring danger to him.