Upon seeing this, Li Qingshan couldn't help but marvel at it.
The Five-Colored Divine Light he just unleashed, though containing less than one ten-thousandth of his own power, should have been enough to easily defeat ordinary Ghost Immortal or even beginner tribulation experts.
Unexpectedly, the Tai Shang Dao Saintess Su Mu was able to summon the " Tower of the Great Universe," using an almost infinitely extended layered space to banish and dissipate the sharp divine light into nothingness.
This shows that the Daoist arts Tai Shang Dao are indeed unique in the world.
With just these two supernatural powers—the " Clock of the Ultimate Time " controlling time and the " Tower of the Great Universe " dominating space—ordinary cultivators of the same realm would find it extremely difficult to contend with her. Even those whose cultivation level is one or two levels higher would find it by no means easy to defeat her.
Even a cultivator who has survived two or three tribulations would probably be helpless against her.
However, this time Su Mu was facing Li Qingshan.
Li Qingshan gazed calmly at his Five-Colored Divine Light, which was sealed within the boundless Void of the Tower of the Great Universe. He casually extended his finger once more and pointed it in mid-air.
A square, mysterious Dao pattern, seemingly containing the fundamental structure of space, was silently imprinted on that seemingly empty Void.
As the Dao patterns descended, the illusory image of the Tower of the Great Universe, which was incredibly stable and contained boundless space, suddenly froze. Then, like a bubble that had been punctured, the spatial structure disintegrated layer by layer wherever the Dao patterns reached, and the entire tower's form instantly collapsed!
The previously banished and sealed Five-Colored Divine Light immediately broke free. With a flash of light, it hovered three inches above Su Mu's head. Although it did not fall, the innate Five Elements destruction aura, which was enough to dissolve all things, had already locked onto her firmly.
"I am quite interested in your sect's 'universe' and 'path' theories, and I am looking for someone to discuss and verify them with," Li Qingshan said calmly, yet with an undeniable air. "I suppose Miss Su Mu wouldn't refuse?"
Su Mu's expression changed again. The other party broke her " Tower of the Great Universe " so casually. The unpredictability of their methods was far beyond her comprehension.
She forced herself to remain calm and said coldly, "Aren't you afraid of angering the Tai Shang Dao Sect Master and bringing about a terrible disaster with your actions?"
"Is your sect leader Meng Shenji?" Li Qingshan smiled slightly. "I will seek him out to discuss the Dao when I have time in the future. I heard that he recently survived his eighth tribulation and his energy has not yet recovered. It seems that he is currently being watched by Saint Tu Yuan and others. At this moment, he probably doesn't want another visitor like me."
After speaking, Li Qingshan no longer tried to conceal his presence, and his aura was slightly revealed.
Although it was only a trace, its vast and boundless power, seemingly transcending the rules of the world, made Su Mu's soul tremble, as if he were facing the endless starry sky and the beginning of chaos.
She instantly realized that this aura was so powerful and profound that it seemed even more awe-inspiring than that of the Meng Shenji at his peak! Even if the sect leader himself came here, he might not be able to gain the upper hand in front of this person.
"When did such a terrifying old monster begin to lurk in this world?" Su Mu was horrified, and his last shred of resistance vanished.
Faced with an absolute disparity in strength, any scheming or pride appears pale and powerless.
Thus, a "discussion on Daoism" unfolded between the sea and sky Wuyuan Province.
Ostensibly a discussion of principles, it was actually largely Su Mu elaborating while Li Qingshan listened and deduced.
Forced by circumstances, Su Mu had no choice but to explain the essence of the " Tai Shang Elixir Scripture " in detail.
She described in detail the true meaning of the visualization and spatial structure of the " Tower of the Great Universe," outlined the time runes and vibration rhythm of the " Clock of the Ultimate Time," and even explained one by one the many secret acupoint cultivation methods for the fundamental human body recorded in the scriptures.
The most crucial element is the "Twenty-Four Gods" that correspond to the twenty-four solar terms in nature: the eight gods of the upper scene, the eight gods of the middle scene, and the eight gods of the lower scene.
The Eight Gods of the Upper Realm correspond to the Gods of the Brain, Hair, Skin, Eyes, Neck, Backbone, Spine, Nose, and Tongue, and are in charge of human intelligence, senses, and the essence of the upper body.
The eight gods in the middle field correspond to the throat god, lung god, heart god, liver god, gallbladder god, left kidney god, right kidney god, and spleen god, governing the five elements of the internal organs and harmonizing the life center.
The eight gods in the lower realm are the Stomach God, the Intestine God, the Large and Small Intestine God, the Body God, the Chest and Diaphragm God, the Two Side Gods, the Left Yin and Left Yang God, and the Right Yin and Right Yang God, who govern the transformation, nourishment, and fundamental vitality.
As the saying goes, with twenty-four clear spirits, three thousand merits are accomplished.
This complete cultivation method of the Twenty-Four Gods, if mapped onto the secret realm system of the Shrouding the Heavens World, has such a wide scope that it is not limited to a single secret realm. It can inspire and correspond to the Sea of Bitterness, the Dao Palace, the Four Extremes, and even the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm to varying degrees.
When Li Qingshan fully understood the essence of the "Twenty-Four Gods" cultivation in this Yang God World, he couldn't help but feel a heartfelt joy.
Whether it's the Yang God Method's ultimate exploration of the body's acupoints and spirits, or the Shrouding Method's sublimation of life levels through the exploration of countless Divine Treasures in the Five Great Secret Realms, ultimately, they are all about the in-depth development of the supreme treasure of the human body through different paths.
The Shrouding Method, with its secret realms as its framework, is a vast and complete system, and is an unparalleled technique created by the Desolate Heaven Emperor.
The Yang God Method views each acupoint as a miniature " Divine Treasures realm." If one can open up all the acupoints in the body like the stars in the heavens, one can draw upon the power of the stars with every move. Its theoretical upper limit is terrifying.
If Li Qingshan could combine the exquisite cultivation techniques of this realm's acupoints with the heaven-defying methods of rebuilding and solidifying the supreme foundation in the " Wushi Scripture," he would find it difficult to even estimate how profound his own foundation would become.
At that time, even as Quasi-Emperor, it might not be a pipe dream for him to defeat the Forbidden Zone Supreme who had severed himself.
He even had a slight idea of "imitating" Emperor Hengyu's past practice of using himself as bait to lure and kill a supreme being. After all, as the current Great Emperor, Hengyu was extremely difficult for a Forbidden Zone Supreme to take the bait unless they were stupid. However, if a "fresh" and infinitely potential " Quasi-Emperor dragon" was used as bait, the temptation for those ancient beings who craved Longevity Substance and fresh blood might be completely different.
Of course, ideals are beautiful, but reality is difficult.
In the Yang God World, most martial artists would never be able to fully comprehend the acupoints and meridians of their entire body in their lifetime.
Even a long-standing lineage like Divine Firmament Dao only produced five acupoint cultivation methods over the long years, and now only the " Valley God Acupoint " remains.
The fact that Great Zen Temple recorded 108 key acupoints in the " Present Tathagata Sutra " is astonishing.
As the first holy land of Daoism, the Tai Shang Dao has a more profound foundation. The "Twenty-Four Gods" corresponding acupoint cultivation method that Su Mu knows is already a supreme method that can enable cultivators to climb to extremely high realms.
Li Qingshan gained a great deal from his "discussion on the Dao" with the Holy Maiden of the Tai Shang Dao.
Whether it's the secret cultivation method of the twenty-four acupoints or the supreme mysteries of time and space contained in the " Two Scriptures of Space and Time," their value is immeasurable.
In the Shrouding the Heavens World, it would be enough to attract the attention of sages and even potentially trigger a major power wielding Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon to fight for it.
The " Tower of the Great Universe " involves the supreme mysteries of the Way of Space, while the " Clock of the Ultimate Time " points directly to the core secrets of the Law of Time. No matter which angle you look at it from, it is of immeasurable value.
By comprehending the true meaning of "universe" and understanding the structure of space, one can control a power that is almost infinitely vast. In the face of such fundamental laws of the world, so-called supernatural powers and celestial dragon forms all appear insignificant.
By comprehending the mysteries of "the universe," understanding the flow of time, and condensing the Clock of the Ultimate Time, one can freeze the opponent's mind and thoughts, and the operation of their techniques, achieving a brief but deadly "time freeze."
This ability to directly interfere with time is extremely rare and advanced in the Shrouding the Heavens World.
Aside from specializing in this path through the " Wushi Scripture," only by cultivating the "Xing" secret of the Carefree Heavenly Venerable to an extremely profound level can one touch upon the realm of time.
This is undoubtedly a symbol of ability at the pinnacle of spiritual cultivation.
Of course, this does not mean that the supernatural powers of the " Clock of the Ultimate Time " and the " Tower of the Great Universe " can be used in the Shrouding the Heavens World without any changes.
Different worlds have their own fundamental laws, and the differences between them are as vast as clouds and mud.
Just like in the Fengyun World, when Di Shitian obtained the opportunity to consume the essence of the phoenix, he could enjoy immortality. However, his fighting ability was extremely weak. It is likely that even a cultivator who had just completed the Sea of Bitterness Secret Realm could kill him with a single punch.
In contrast, in the Shrouding the Heavens World, cultivators fight against the heavens and the earth, waging endless wars until the Great Dao itself is on the verge of collapse, yet even the strongest Great Emperor in the world only live for ten thousand years.
The fundamental difference lies in the distinct differences in the underlying principles and legal frameworks of each realm. Otherwise, how could an Lifetime Great Emperor, in terms of lifespan alone, be less enduring than Di Shitian? Where would such a reason be explained?
However, with the mature laws of this world as a reference, the difficulty of comprehending the Great Dao of Time and Space upon returning to the Shrouding the Heavens World is incomparable to what Li Qingshan did in the Divine Tomb.
It's like on a vast journey, you first see a path, though not exactly the same, but with a clear direction, and you know where the final " Other Shore " is.
If you know the general direction and the fundamental principles, but still cannot take the first step or break through the barrier, then you can only blame it on a lack of your own comprehension and opportunity.
To others, this might be a difficult and obscure problem, but for Li Qingshan, such enlightenment was as easy as asking, "Is there anyone who can't learn calculus at the age of 14?" It was as simple as having a hand.
For someone of Li Qingshan's level of understanding and insight, such guidance is of immeasurable value.
The terrifying power of time lies in that fleeting moment of stillness, which can determine life and death and reverse the course of battle.
If one uses " The Clock of the Ultimate Time " as the starting move to freeze a moment in time, its control over the field may be even more unpredictable and difficult to defend against than a deadly technique like the Demon Emperor's Nine Slashes.
If the two work together, they can pinpoint the exact moment and cleave through the Void, leaving their opponents with no chance to react.
The Great Dao of the Universe, the power of spacetime, is profound and immeasurable.
Even if it's just a glimpse into the basics, it's enough to open a door to a completely new realm, allowing one to immerse themselves in the wondrous realization of glimpsing the fundamental rules of the world.
Li Qingshan was immersed in comprehending the " Two Scriptures of Space and Time " and the Twenty-Four Divine Apertures. Various profound principles corroborated each other with the Wushi Scripture of the Shrouding the Heavens World, and the Great Dao's path became increasingly clear.
He felt that the fundamental purpose of his descent into the Yang God World had been largely achieved.
This world is vast, and naturally there are many unexplored secret places, such as the Dragon Graveyard, the Immortal Ruins, and the Land of Origin, which must contain even more ancient and astonishing secrets and opportunities.
However, these places are often inhabited by ancient beings at the Yang God Realm, or by powerful individuals who Shattering the Void. Their danger is no less than that of the Life Forbidden Zone on the Big Dipper Ancient Star.
"The opportunity may be before me, but I must act according to my ability. The road ahead is long, and it will not be too late to explore it when my realm is higher and my accumulation is greater." Li Qingshan mind was clear, and he was not in a hurry for immediate gains or losses.
Now that the Cause and Effect of all things are becoming clearer and I have gained much insight, it seems that it is time to consider returning home.
However, there is one thing that needs to be done before leaving this world.
He was going to visit the old site of the Great Zen Temple.