Inside the main hall, the last trace of the various major powers' presence dissipated along with the figures fleeing in panic.
The heavy footsteps, the suppressed breathing, and even the faint sound of divine power cutting through the air all receded like the tide, eventually swallowed by silence.
Only a few severely injured and unconscious survivors remained, along with two or three seemingly hopeless little insects hiding in the shadows.
The pungent smell of blood and burnt energy lingered in the air for a while.
Instead, it mixed with the chilling aura emanating from the ancient stone walls, settling down to create a suffocating atmosphere of deathly stillness.
Only on the high platform, the subtle sounds of the stone book turning its pages resonated, like an ancient heartbeat, rhythmically and deeply.
Intertwined with the mysterious rhythm of the flowing chaotic air currents, like a stream flowing through cracks in rocks, it forms the sole main melody of this space.
Li Qingshan stood still like a statue, his mind completely immersed in the vast ocean of the Wushi Scripture.
Actively explore, verify, and integrate.
In the depths of his eyes, a galaxy sometimes swirls, holding infinite possibilities;
At times, it is like the beginning of chaos, encompassing the origin of all things.
That deep-seated desire for the Dao transformed at this moment into an unwavering courage to explore the supreme Dao.
That unwavering resolve, forged through hardship, sustained his consciousness.
Like the most resilient boat, it steadily sails forward in the mighty torrent of scriptures, cutting through the waves and drawing upon the wisdom and power of the Wushi Scripture.
Just as he was wholeheartedly embracing the true essence of the Great Dao of the Wushi Scripture, his own secret realm and Dao Realm were rapidly ascending, and he was about to reach a critical point.
A deeper, more profound stirring, originating from the very source of life, was suddenly aroused by this vast external force!
Time seemed to lose its meaning in this heart of the place.
I don't know how much time has passed; it could be a moment, or it could be eternity.
Li Qingshan slowly raised his hand and gently closed the heavy stone book that contained the Dao Fruit of the Great Emperor Wushi.
"Click."
A faint, crisp sound seemed to touch the very core of Purple Mountain.
Just as the stone book completely closed.
"Buzz!"
The entire Book of Wushi Scripture suddenly burst forth with immeasurable radiance that defies description!
The light was a chaotic color, within which flowed countless intricate, star-like Innate Dao Patterns, containing supreme power to suppress all heavens and reverse time and space.
Like a weary bird returning to its forest, or like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, it transforms into a stream of chaotic light condensed to its ultimate form.
It paused slightly at the point between Li Qingshan's eyebrows, then disappeared without any hindrance, completely merging into it!
Inheritance is not simply reading, but a true integration and continuation!
Almost at the same moment, the Beginningless Bell that had been hovering above his head suddenly shuddered!
"When!!!"
A bell tolled, far more magnificent, more stirring, and filled with joy than ever before, and it exploded with a thunderous roar!
The bell's sound pierced through the thick stone walls of Purple Mountain, disregarding spatial distance, and instantly resounded throughout the Northern Region.
It even drifted towards the vast and boundless Eastern Wasteland, the Central Continent, the entire Big Dipper Ancient Star, and even the more distant starry sky!
Wherever Zhong Bo passed, all the myriad paths seemed to resonate with him, emitting subtle tremors and sounds of submission.
This bell tolls to celebrate the birth of a true inheritor!
A lineage that had been dormant for millennia has finally found its leader!
At this moment of harmonious resonance and awe-inspiring phenomena, it seemed as if he was about to transform into the ultimate essence of the rules of heaven and earth themselves.
Deep within Li Qingshan's body, there was a completely different, yet equally vast and boundless power.
Finally, they were completely aroused and ignited by the supreme Daoist aura outside and the boiling divine power of the secret realm inside!
Eight-Nine Profound Art!
Over the past year, what seemed like a series of tribulations was actually a constant accumulation of strength.
Tempering oneself amidst tribulations, comprehending the Dao amidst life and death, and refining oneself in the ordinary.
He had already pushed the " Divine Embryo " realm of the second stage of the profound skill to a state of perfection.
The Divine Embryo is as clear as crystal, containing an indestructible divine nature. It is just waiting for an opportunity to break through the shackles and step into the more mysterious and dangerous third stage!
At this moment, the complete lineage of the Great Emperor Wushi is deeply integrated with the Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon, the Beginningless Bell.
The Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo of one's own nature are fully activated, and the Five Great Secret Realms resonate and sublimate.
This unprecedented opportunity, this torrent that gathers the fortune of eternity and supreme Fortune, is the perfect and most powerful catalyst to break down barriers!
"Boom!!!"
A deafening roar, emanating from the very source of life and the depths of his soul, erupted, audible only to Li Qingshan himself!
He clearly sensed that the " Divine Embryo," located at the core of the Sea of Bitterness Secret Realm, merged with the golden Bitter Sea, was already perfectly complete and flawless.
At that moment, like a chaotic egg that had reached its critical point, it shattered with a deafening roar!
A brand new Nirvana is beginning!
The fragments of the Divine Embryo did not dissipate; instead, under the influence of the Daoist principles of the Wushi Scripture, the laws of the Emperor Bell, and his own boiling chaotic blood and qi, they were rapidly reassembled and refined!
A completely different essence is being born!
He began to absorb and integrate the demonic nature deep within his bloodline, the malevolent energy accumulated from past battles, and the lingering obsessions of those who had vanquished powerful enemies.
The awe and resistance that arise when facing the Great Way, and even the inherent human emotions and desires, greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt.
All these forces and emotions, which were considered "impurities" and "demonic obstacles," were now being stirred by the profound meaning of the third transformation of the Mysterious Skill.
Like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, they surged wildly into the shattered and reconstructed core!
A more complex, more domineering foundation, brimming with infinite possibilities and an aura of destruction, is rapidly taking shape!
The Demonic Embryo Has Been Planted!
"Ugh!"
Even with Li Qingshan's unwavering will, he couldn't help but let out a suppressed growl from deep in his throat, a mixture of extreme pain and a strange sense of exhilaration.
On his body, amidst the flowing Chaos Immortal Light and golden blood, countless fine, twisted, and seemingly alive dark red demonic patterns suddenly appeared!
These magical runes resonated with the " Demonic Embryo " forming within his body, emanating a chilling aura of devouring and chaos.
This formed an extremely strange and striking contrast with the orthodox and majestic Dao and the Chaos Green Lotus phenomenon surrounding him!
It was as if a divine Immortal King and a world-destroying demon god coexisted within a single body!
His body is undergoing a deeper and more violent reorganization.
The bones regenerated from their shattered state, imprinted with even more intricate chaotic magic runes;
Blood circulates through evaporation and regeneration, each drop seemingly containing the opposing wills of Heaven-Opening and destruction!
The Eight-Nine Profound Art are the supreme method for achieving physical sainthood and attaining immortality.
Every breakthrough is a leap in the essence of life.
The first transformation between "god and demon" is the shedding of mortal life and the first glimpse of the Great Dao.
To harness all forces with one's own will, including the "demonic" and "impurities" that ordinary people fear and reject, and to transform them into one's own.
Forge an "undying true spirit" capable of encompassing all things, yet also capable of shattering them!
Only in this way can one truly achieve " Myriad Transformations " and possess the infinite potential to shake the rules of heaven and earth, and even defy the immortals!
"Buzz!"
Seemingly sensing the newly generated yet domineering power within its body, the Beginningless Bell hovering above its head trembled slightly.
Countless strands of even denser chaotic energy descended, using their supreme divine laws to help organize and harmonize the power of this suddenly erupting " Demonic Embryo."
This prevents them from becoming the dominant force and losing sight of their true purpose.
Meanwhile, the Chaos Green Lotus, which had already materialized, and the illusory image of the Immortal King seated upon it, also radiated light.
The Green Lotus casts its gentle light, calming the restless blood and spirit;
The illusory image of the Immortal King lowered its gaze, exuding supreme majesty that suppressed all evil and brought order to the universe.
The Present Self, assisting Li Qingshan, firmly controls this newly born " Demonic Embryo," a being brimming with both destructive and regenerative power!
The pain and transformation continue.
Li Qingshan's eyeballs were trembling violently beneath his tightly closed eyes.
His will, like that of a boatman steering a ship through raging waves, is facing an unprecedented test.
It was at this peak moment, when internal and external forces converged and the Dao Fruit was bestowed upon him, that the Demonic Embryo seed within Li Qingshan's body...
The " Eight-Nine Profound Art," which had accumulated over a year of experience in transcending tribulations, was completely ignited by this supreme imperial law and boundless energy.
As a result, the even more profound and unpredictable third stage of transformation was firmly established!
The Eight-Nine Profound Art Techniques is a culmination of his mastery of various schools of thought, especially after three years of meditation and refinement of four techniques.
Building upon the original foundation, it further incorporates the subtle manipulation techniques of the " Supreme Forgetfulness Record " and the concepts of " Present Self, Departed Self, Dao Self " from the Dao Palace chapter of the " Western Emperor Scripture," thus constructing a unique Path to Heaven.
Its core lies in "Reincarnation and Nine Revolutions," where the first time Demonic Embryo is planted within the body, and then, when the Demonic Embryo reaches perfection, it causes a qualitative change and returns to annihilation.
The Divine Embryo was Nirvana from the ruins of the Demonic Embryo, and then the cycle of gods and demons continued. Each time, it was an ultimate transformation of facing death and being reborn, of breaking down and then building up.
It is a comprehensive tempering and expansion of will, spirit, and body.
Its entire body is perfectly flawless, and its radiance illuminates the Five Great Secret Realms within.
However, things reach their extremes and then reverse; prosperity leads to decline—this is the essence of profound wisdom.
Li Qingshan closed his eyes, and his whole being entered a profound and mysterious state, almost like the Dao.
Within his body, the Five Great Secret Realms resonated synchronously at an unprecedented frequency, and he had quietly stepped into the forbidden realm— the Divine Forbidden!!!
In the Bitter Sea, the golden waves are no longer merely surging, but have transformed into a roaring ocean, with their crests striking the sky.
Each drop of seawater seems to contain a miniature world, a cycle of birth and death.
The Life Spring is like the first spring at the beginning of the universe, gushing forth chaotic rays of light and the most primordial life essence to nourish all things.
Inside the Dao Palace, the five halls corresponding to the five elements resounded, and the chanting transformed into clearly discernible divine script of the Great Dao.
It was as if five deities were simultaneously expounding the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, their voices grand and deafening.
But amidst this ultimate display of divine radiance, a seed of ultimate perfection quietly took root and sprouted.
The silence at the end of all things is the origin of destruction and rebirth, the third stage of the " Eight-Nine Profound Art " Demonic Embryo!
This Demonic Embryo greedily absorbed the Mighty Figure released by the collapse of the Divine Embryo, as well as the myriad insights gained from the Wushi Scripture, and began to frantically gestate.
The transformation of the secret realm continues.
The pillars that support the sky, formed from the Four Extremes, seem to truly connect the origins of the Four Extremes of heaven and earth.
The faint phantoms of four ancient and powerful innate sacred beasts appeared and disappeared on the limbs, causing the earth's fire and wind to surge and stabilize the universe.
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The nine-section dragon bone, like nine layers of Divine Treasures palaces completely ignited, radiated boundless light illuminating the Bitter Sea, the Dao Palace, and the Four Extremes. The dragon energy surged and rushed straight to the Immortal Platform!
The Immortal Platform at the very top was now crystal clear, as if it had been polished from flawless Dao crystal.
The radiant light of divine consciousness no longer merely illuminates itself, but acts like a cosmic lighthouse, its rays penetrating the physical body and merging with the myriad principles of the external world.
It draws upon the power of the stars in the heavens, descending as if performing some kind of mysterious baptism and blessing.
At the same time, the Eight-Nine Profound Art were undergoing a critical moment of transformation between gods and demons, and consciousness was experiencing a violent upheaval.
That first " Reincarnation Imprint," already anchored deep within the Present Self," carrying the accumulated essence of the " Departed Self " and pointing towards the transcendence of the Dao Self."
Suddenly, it burst forth with a hazy yet resolute radiance!
It is like an immortal lighthouse in a raging sea, or a supreme divine anchor that stabilizes the earth, fire, wind, and water.
It firmly safeguards Li Qingshan's core " Present Self " cognition and will imprint.
To ensure that this third "cycle" is not lost, and that the "true self" is further sublimated and strengthened on the existing foundation!
With the anchoring guidance of the first " Reincarnation Imprint ", the gestating "three-stage Demonic Embryo " completely stabilized.
Following the trajectory predetermined by the profound technique, it began to systematically devour and transform everything left behind by the Divine Embryo.
A deeper, more restrained power, seemingly containing all the possibilities of the beginning of Heaven-Opening, before the chaos was divided, began to grow and strengthen within Li Qingshan's body.
At the same time, the second, more complex " Reincarnation Imprint," which contained all the secrets of this divine and demonic reversal, was in its nascent form.
It is beginning to slowly take shape and solidify!
Behind him.
That plant was originally more of a manifestation of Daoist principles, Green Lotus Grows in Chaos phenomenon existing between the real and the illusory.
It is fully integrated into the Wushi Scripture and fully recognized by the Beginningless Bell.
And the qualitative change in the origin of life brought about by breaking through to the third stage of the " Eight-Nine Profound Art ".
With the combined nourishment of Li Qingshan's own secret realm undergoing a comprehensive sublimation, an earth-shattering qualitative change began!
Amidst the buzzing sound, the outline of the Green Lotus solidified at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The lotus stems have a vibrant, verdant green color, as if they bear the secrets of Heaven-Opening.
It is naturally imprinted with intricate chaotic Dao patterns, and as it slowly rotates, it freezes the surrounding Void.
Even the flowing, chaotic air currents seemed to become gentler.
The root system resembled countless miniature chaotic dragons, plunging into the endless depths of the Void, frantically and greedily drawing upon the ancient dragon veins of Purple Mountain.
The Imperial Laws inherent within the Beginningless Bell, and even various primordial forces descending from the cosmos!
The three enormous lotus leaves, like three flawless pieces of celestial jade, unfolded, each seemingly capable of supporting a vast world.
At this moment, the three previously hazy phantom worlds are becoming clearer and more solid at an astonishing speed!
On the lotus leaf on the left, the Splendid Mountains and Rivers landscape is no longer an illusion. The mountains, rivers, ancient cities, and creatures within seem to possess a real spirit, radiating boundless vitality and the aura of the nation.
The prayers of all souls and the power of faith can be faintly seen converging into a river.
On the right lotus leaf, the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Disk slowly rotates, the black and white energies are clearly distinguished, and the boundary between life and death becomes blurred there.
It seemed to hold the ultimate secret of the cycle of all things, exuding an aura of breathtaking intertwining of annihilation and rebirth.
The central lotus leaf reflects the projections of the various " Other Selves " in the heavens, which are connected by a hazy illusion of time and the long river of Cause and Effect.
Countless blurry yet distinct " Li Qingshan " figures simultaneously opened their eyes in different times and different worlds.
His gaze pierces through all realms, ultimately converging on his true self, bringing with it an unparalleled majesty of " Myriad Selves as One, illuminating all heavens!"
The Green Lotus Grows in Chaos, this supreme phenomenon, is undergoing a fundamental leap!
The Green Lotus that had already materialized did not stop growing; instead, supported by immense power, it continued to grow taller!
The lotus leaves unfurled, as if to support the dome of this core hall, and the Daoist aura and pressure emanating from them caused the entire Purple Mountain to tremble slightly.
Faintly, at the very top of the ever-growing Green Lotus, where the chaotic energy was most concentrated, a blurry yet majestic figure began to materialize.
He sat cross-legged on the lotus platform, his body shrouded in endless celestial light and chaotic energy, making his face difficult to discern.
Yet it naturally exudes an unparalleled aura that overlooks all the heavens and myriad realms and controls the cycle of reincarnation of all living beings!
Its silhouette bears a striking resemblance to Li Qingshan, who stands with his eyes closed in a deep concentration!
The Immortal King Descends Upon Nine Heavens!
This other extraordinary phenomenon, which is enough to shake the world, also began to manifest, and it resonated and merged with the Green Lotus Grows in Chaos phenomenon that was undergoing transformation!
The two Daoist principles intertwined, seemingly about to evolve into a supreme immortal Immortal Domain unique to Li Qingshan!
At this moment, Li Qingshan's aura resonated with Purple Mountain and the Beginningless Bell to an unprecedented peak.
"BOOM!!!"
Outside Purple Mountain, the already earth-shattering phenomenon underwent another dramatic change!
Beside the chaotic pillar of light piercing the starry sky, a deep Void rift suddenly tore open, seemingly connecting to the deepest hell!
Endless demonic energy, malevolent energy, and fragments of various negative laws were forcibly drawn in and devoured like a burst dam, flowing into the pillar of light!
The light pillar grew increasingly deep and chaotic, as if gods and demons were roaring within it, stars were burning in demonic fire, and worlds were being reborn from the ashes!
A more terrifying, soul-chilling pressure, mixed with the previous supreme and majestic imperial might, spread out!
What is that?
Demonic energy?
Such pure and terrifying demonic energy!
Could it be that a peerless demon is still being suppressed within Purple Mountain, and has now broken free of its seal?
Some of the rogue cultivators in the Holy City screamed in horror, feeling a fear that originated from the depths of their blood.
No, that's not right!
This demonic energy and that supreme Daoist aura were not in conflict, but rather, were merging?
Oh my god!
Who is this person, and what kind of cultivation technique are they practicing?
It's incredible that it can simultaneously contain such opposing forces!
A knowledgeable human leader's voice trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.
The shock that Li Qingshan brought them was one after another, seemingly without end!
The core of Purple Mountain.
After an unknown amount of time, the violent energy tide finally began to subside slowly.
The dark red demonic patterns on Li Qingshan's body gradually faded away, completely merging into the deepest part of his flesh and bones, becoming a part of his power.
Hidden in the shadows, it can unleash earth-shattering power at any moment.
The shattered " Divine Embryo " within his body had completely disappeared.
Instead, a slowly beating " Demonic Embryo " has emerged.
Its color was chaotic, and its surface was covered with countless tiny, constantly appearing and disappearing runes.
His aura was more than a hundred times stronger than it had been moments before!
The level of life has once again achieved an astonishing leap!
Although his cultivation level remained at the peak of Immortal Two, he had not yet triggered the Severing the Dao Heavenly Tribulation.
However, its true combat power, its profound foundation, and the height of its life essence can no longer be judged by common sense!
He slowly opened his eyes.
Within his left eye, in the primordial chaos, the Milky Way revolves, containing the majestic and supreme authority of the Wushi Scripture, like Immortal King enforcing the laws of Heaven;
Deep within his right eye, a sinister demonic intent lurked, a myriad of thoughts swirling within, reflecting the unpredictable and domineering nature of the Eight-Nine Profound Art 'Demonic Embryo, as if it were a demon god controlling annihilation.
Two distinctly different qualities intertwine and merge within him, ultimately culminating in an indescribable depth and tranquility.
He exhaled softly, his aura like a dragon, mixed with chaos and demonic intent, scorching the Void in front of him until it was slightly distorted.
"Walking along the road, gods and demons have one thought."
He muttered to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Though the road ahead may be fraught with countless calamities and a thousand kinds of demonic obstacles."
I will transform it by my own power!
He seemed to have become the sole core of this world, the rule-maker, and the source of all paths.
Endless chains of divine laws meandered out from the Void, like subjects paying homage to a king, slowly rotating around him and emitting clear and melodious Dao sounds.
"Boom!!!"
Beyond Purple Mountain, there are various forces that have not yet left or are secretly observing from afar.
Whether they are imperial nobles riding ancient war chariots, giants wielding demonic winds, or powerful figures from holy lands hidden in the Void.
They were all horrified and involuntarily stopped in their tracks, turning back to look at the majestic purple mountain.
The entire Purple Mountain was radiating a soft yet magnificent chaotic glow!
A supreme aura, deeper and more vast, seemingly transcending all living beings and connected to the entire universe.
Like a giant dragon that has been sleeping for millennia awakening, it roared into the sky, tearing through the clouds and piercing into the depths of the boundless starry sky!
This aura stirred up a myriad of harmonious sounds, and endless auspicious colors appeared out of thin air in the sky, with rays of light spreading like a brocade woven by Immortal God, covering the entire heavens;
On the earth, a golden lotus phantom bloomed out of thin air, swaying gracefully and exuding a refreshing Daoist fragrance, as if celebrating the birth of some supreme being!
"He not only inherited the legacy, he integrated it!"
He is achieving the deepest level of harmony with the Emperor Bell! He is undergoing a transformation!
An old cultivator from an ancient family in the Central Continent spoke with a trembling voice, and the compass in his hand fell to the ground with a "clatter," but he was completely unaware of it.
"This kind of phenomenon, which attracts all things and manifests extraordinary phenomena in heaven and earth, is only partially recorded in ancient books."
Only when Great Emperor takes a crucial step in his youth, or creates his own supreme law, can it be triggered!
Could it be that he really intends to forge an invincible path here, perhaps even reaching the threshold of the Emperor Realm?
An elderly monk from the Western Desert, a man of great knowledge, clasped his hands together, his wrinkled face filled with shock and disbelief, as he softly chanted Buddhist mantras, trying to calm his agitated mind.
Everyone who witnessed this scene, regardless of their location or level of cultivation, felt as if an ancient divine mountain had been placed upon their hearts, so heavy that they could hardly breathe.
As they gazed up at the extraordinary phenomenon of the chaotic pillar of light shooting into the sky and auspicious golden lotuses covering the ground, only one thought lingered in their minds like a nightmare:
The order of things under the Big Dipper, no, under this starry sky, is likely to be completely overturned from this day forward!
At the heart of Purple Mountain, Green Lotus sway, Immortal King sits cross-legged, and chaotic energy permeates the air.
The figure in black robes was made to appear as if he were the Dao Ancestor Heaven-Opening, Eternal and immortal.