On the other hand, I am currently at the point of breaking through to the next level, so I absolutely cannot enter this Seventh Gate again.
The energy within the body has become disordered after the breakthrough to a higher realm. At this time, it is necessary to guide the Magic Power within the body to calm it down, otherwise there is a risk of qi deviation.
However, the darkness within the barrier had already engulfed most of the space, making Xu Long, standing just beyond the horizon, particularly conspicuous. He seemed to be the only remaining light within the barrier.
His entire body radiated Magic Power, and the scalding Magic Power shot straight into the sky within the barrier, illuminating the darkness that devoured the space in an instant.
In the depths of darkness, faint star patterns swirled, and the lit lines appeared exceptionally mysterious.
It even possessed a unique charm found in Land of Exile, with its faint starlight resembling the myriad realms of the universe.
Xu Long's gaze sharpened as he looked up at the sky; this was...
At this moment, the still-flowing river beneath our feet was rising in wisps of steam, and through the hazy curtain of steam, the Milky Way Celestial Phenomenon was still drawing on mysterious energy.
Beyond the horizon, the once surging river had completely disappeared into the darkness, leaving only the "whoosh" sound in Xu Long's ears.
Xu Long looked inward at his own body and could see the surging Magic Power flowing through his limbs and bones. The immense magical Magic Power surged through his meridians like a torrent.
Guided by his will, Xu Long gradually calmed his surging magical Magic Power, and the chaotic energy in his body began to subside. As his Magic Power returned to normal and his energy returned to calm, Xu Long's realm had also become stable.
Meanwhile, the darkness in the air had begun to spread down, enveloping the barrier in an aura of gloom, and endless darkness appeared before Xu Long's eyes.
The endless darkness was like a gaping beast, seemingly about to devour the only light within his barrier.
Only Xu Long's Milky Way Celestial Phenomenon was still shining in the world, while the light curtain below the horizon had already blurred and was about to be completely swallowed up by the darkness.
The Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram had been shifting within the barrier for some time, and the aura from the Seventh Gate was already emanating from it. Xu Long felt the surging Magic Power within his body, and his expression became somewhat uncertain.
A wave of anxiety washed over him. He was at a critical juncture in breaking through the barrier to improve his cultivation, and now the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram was about to change, while the exit behind him was gradually disappearing.
Am I about to be trapped inside the barrier of the Seventh Gate?
boom!
A loud bang exploded in his mind, and a refreshing energy permeated his limbs and bones. The surging Magic Power seemed to have broken through a shackle, flowing freely through his body.
Xu Long's anxious state of mind instantly calmed down. He looked up at the sky with lightning-like eyes. The heavy darkness could not obscure his vision. A surge of heroic spirit arose in his heart.
After passing through six gates in the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram, he used the Milky Way Celestial Phenomenon to seize the energy of the City Heart, and has now stepped into:
Middle Mahayana Stage!
The chaotic energy within his body was completely calmed, and his experiences on his cultivation path flashed through his mind one by one.
After Sea of Suffering and Calamity for a long time, he finally took another step forward in the ranks of great cultivators, and he was getting closer and closer to the Immortal Realm.
The road ahead is destined to be fraught with peril, and the waves of the Sea of Suffering and Calamity are destined to be fraught with danger.
A cultivator who defies the heavens must possess an unwavering will, an indomitable spirit, and a soul that never gives up.
Only after countless crises can one glimpse the path to immortality and look up to the Great Dao. The image of those immortals still occasionally appears in Xu Long's mind. He knows that he is destined to be one of them.
They are beings that will not bow to heaven and earth, beings that will not compromise with the rules of the world, beings that will make me create the universe and master the great way!
"Imperial Edict!"
Feeling the abundant Magic Power within his body, Xu Long couldn't help but utter a single word, his body standing tall above the great river exuding an air of grandeur.
A towering, imposing aura emanated from him, and the golden light in his eyes shone brightly between heaven and earth. If any cultivator were to observe him at this moment, they would undoubtedly say:
This is a powerful being!
The energy sound waves did not respond in the darkness, but his lightning-fast gaze pierced through the gloom, reflecting the mysterious star patterns within.
The Milky Way Celestial Phenomenon overhead had swelled considerably, with countless stars shimmering in the darkness, their light subtly mirroring the star patterns on the horizon.
Previously, the Celestial Phenomenon that formed when he broke through to the Mahayana Stage were relatively small, but now that he has entered the Middle Mahayana Stage, the Celestial Phenomenon have expanded accordingly.
When it appeared above his head, it carried a strong Power of Laws, indicating that Xu Long could influence this area, and that he was the absolute ruler of the Milky Way Celestial Phenomenon.
When using Celestial Phenomenon to fight enemies, he already had his own dojo. Whether it was the vast energy contained within or the Power of Laws, these were unique to great cultivators.
The Celestial Phenomenon during the Mahayana Stage are related to the laws of heaven and earth, while the truths in the path of immortality are related to the rules of the world.
The struggle of Magic Power is not the main path; the biggest difference between a great cultivator and Immortal Realm is the acquisition of the world's rules and the mastery of those rules.
Xu Long had already come into contact with the mysterious tombstone in the Tomb of the Great Emperor. The inscription on it had allowed him to comprehend the truth of the world. At that time, he was only in the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, but he had already glimpsed the path to immortality within it.
Now, as long as one can improve and solidify one's cultivation, and then break through to the Earth Immortal Realm realm in one go, one will truly embark on the immortal path that one has glimpsed.
Xu Long's vision went dark instantly. He unleashed his immense will to lock onto what was behind him. The light curtain had been completely swallowed by the darkness, and now only a blurry outline remained on the horizon.
As the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram shifted, even the blurry outline was about to disappear. Xu Long dared not delay any longer, knowing that he had no chance of entering the Seventh Gate with his current cultivation level.
The Milky Way Celestial Phenomenon flashed in the sky, its connection with the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram was forcibly severed, and then the figure transformed into a streak of light and retreated rapidly.
A bolt of lightning appeared in the darkness within the barrier. As the lightning streaked across the horizon, the blurry outline was instantly swallowed up by the gloom.
Xu Long, having transformed into a beam of light, showed no sign of stopping. As the scene before him brightened slightly, he slowed his pace within the barrier and then surveyed his surroundings from within the beam of light.
He looked back and saw the scene outside the Phoenix City behind him, while he himself was inside the light curtain at the city gates.
Many cultivators who paid Spirit Stone to enter the city quickly passed by Xu Long, while many others who had passed the test like him slowed down their pace inside the light barrier.
After entering the light barrier, they transformed into streaks of light and entered the city at an extremely fast speed. They paid little attention to Xu Long in front of them, as if they were already used to seeing him.
Xu Long suppressed his anxiety and breathed a sigh of relief. He had broken through his cultivation level within the barrier and finally escaped into the exit at the last moment. He was now inside Phoenix City.
He was inside the light screen and guessed that this section of the path should be Wengcheng, and after passing through it, he would be inside Phoenix City.
Standing in the light-filled screen of Wengcheng, Xu Long was filled with emotion, as his past experiences still lingered in his mind.
Passing through six city gates was truly a near-death experience, but after emerging from the light curtain, he had already broken free of the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram and appeared in Phoenix City.
This Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram is quite ingenious; a single layer of light divides it into two worlds.
The light curtain inside the barbican was the same as the light curtain inside the barrier. When Xu Long walked out, he only took one step.
Now, being in Phoenix City, it's as if the events that happened in the Six Paths Daoist Sect never existed.
Watching the fleeting light disappear in a hurry, Xu Long didn't want to delay. Even after he came out of the barrier, the light didn't dissipate. At this moment, he followed the large flow of cultivators entering the city and headed towards the back of the walled enclosure.
Xu Long swiftly swept through the barbican, with streaks of light flashing around him. He concealed himself within the flow of cultivators, and the further he went, the brighter the light before him seemed to grow.
As the beam of light drew ever closer, the cultivators within it felt an irrepressible surge of anticipation.
Beyond this ray of light lies a blessed land, a rare haven of peace among the Land of Exile.
Without the threat of the Mist Beast Tide, without the treacherous schemes and fierce rivalries, Phoenix City is a place where cultivator civilization is preserved, a place where all order will exist.
Xu Long's gaze was fixed on the light screen ahead. He had completed the journey through the barbican and was now about to enter the interior of the city.
This Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram connects to the City Heart, so City Lord Deng Lifu must know that someone has passed through the Sixth Gate.
I wonder if he'll pay too much attention to the cultivators attempting the trials; I hope he doesn't ruin my plans.
Xu Long had already made some preparations in his mind. He wanted to act alone inside the city, so he did not meet Ma Fang outside the city.
I just don't know if anyone in the City Lord's Manor will suspect me. There are some suspicious points in my plan, which could easily be seen through by Deng Shouchong and his group.
He was preoccupied with his own thoughts and didn't want to attract attention, so as he approached the light screen, he mingled with the crowd and stepped out of the barbican. A feeling of crossing the barrier rose in Xu Long's heart.
Upon entering Phoenix City, his eyes were suddenly brightened; the intense sunlight overhead was no longer that of the Land of Exile, but a much softer glow.
He emerged from behind the light screen and looked out. He saw a wide river flowing gently, its slow current almost imperceptible.
Above, patches of clouds blocked out the intense sunlight.
Rows of bluestone were laid across the great river, and corresponding to the eight outer city gates were the eight bluestone bridges inside.
In the center of the city stands a conspicuous golden orb, which has existed in the city for countless years, shining erratically at the very heart of the City Lord's Manor.
The beam of light pierced straight through the clouds above, as if heading towards the heavens, exuding an indomitable power; the golden pillar of light was unyielding and unbending!
Beyond the eight blue stone bridges lie layers upon layers of small hills, scattered along both banks of the river. The undulating terrain makes the city appear boundless, giving the impression of being in another world from afar.
Nestled among the hills are rows of pavilions, each built entirely of jade, standing amidst the mountains like jewels shimmering in the air.
A great river lies nestled among the mountains; the river that once flowed outside the city has somehow entered the interior, and even its gentle flow exudes a sense of spirituality.
With the mountains blocking its way, the river is divided into streams after circling the city, creating valleys that are either narrow or wide.
When viewed from the air, it resembles a jade ribbon scattered throughout Phoenix City, connecting all parts of the city.
On the extremely wide river, there are also giant floating ships. These ships never sink in this great river. They float slowly in the jade belt, and many figures come and go from time to time.
There are countless cultivators living among the mountains and in the valleys, and endless pavilions and jade domes are situated within them.
In the air, wisps of blue smoke rose, and through the hazy distance, the faint sound of pattering rain could be heard; it seemed as if the city experienced all four seasons.
As they gazed into the distance, crimson clouds obscured the sky, marking the city's darkness. Lights flickered atop the towering pavilions, and swaying in the air were not only the sun but also the moonlight.
Golden rays rose from the City Lord's Manor, and colorful lights spread throughout the city. The cultivators were stunned by the scene as soon as they stepped out of the light screen.
The desolate environment of the Land of Exile contrasted sharply with the prosperous scene here, causing their steadfast Dao Heart to tremble.
Phoenix City truly exudes the aura of a celestial realm, this is the true city of cultivators, the source of civilization, the true essence of all realms, and a place where the rules of the world permeate everything!
Xu Long sensed that there was already some sparse spiritual energy inside the city, and it was no longer the Red Land and barren wasteland.
This barrier separates the two worlds. Things inside the city are completely different from those outside. With the immense energy of the City Heart, this city is a true paradise in the Land of Exile.
Xu Long felt that this place was no less than some Daoist temples in stable worlds, and the flashing golden light was full of majestic power.
When the will stepped out, it sensed the world's rules within, and a strong Power of Laws was also manifested in the city. Quietly sensing it, one could also faintly perceive the cycle of Heavenly Dao Reincarnation Temple.
These invisible energies were quite familiar to Xu Long; things that were absent in the Land of Exile were present in Phoenix City.
This is a true land of civilization, a true land of sparks, a stagnation of the barbaric era, and a legacy passed down by countless cultivators.
Phoenix City, a blessed land!
Xu Long paused in front of the light screen for only one breath. After taking a quick look at the general situation inside the city, he blended into the crowd and disappeared completely.
He had already sensed several unusual auras approaching the barbican, including people from the City Lord's Manor.
In fact, when Xu Long entered the fourth barrier, he attracted the attention of Deng Lifu, the Phoenix City, but he did not investigate further at the time.
Countless cultivators would try to force their way into the city. If the barrier in the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram were so easy to pass through, Phoenix City would have been overcrowded long ago, and the City Lord's Manor wouldn't have been able to continuously collect Spirit Stone resources from those entering the city.
Therefore, his attention was entirely Deng Shouchong, who had entered the main hall. He wanted to know what had happened in Blackwater City and whether the most important energy core had been obtained.
But Xu Long clearly surprised the city lord.
Inside the main hall of the City Lord's Manor, Deng Shouchong cross-legged beside the city lord, bowing slightly as he explained in detail his arrangements after leaving the city.