Cultivators from Sealed Fate Planet arrived at the Sacred King's Residence one after another.
Numerous experts from the seven major sects arrived, and Qi Junsha also brought experts from the Ancient Sword Academy. Fu Shan and Hou Pijing, as the initiators and hosts, were extremely busy.
Li Qiang finally met the experts from the Wise Heng Palace, a group of beautiful female cultivators. However, he did not see Yun Yu and Ye Fengling, which made him feel very disappointed, but also relieved that they had not come. He did not want Yun Yu to be involved in this vortex.
After Qi Junsha arrived, Li Qiang led him to the library to meet Mo Huaiyuan.
Li Qiang hadn't told Qi Junsha beforehand that there was another Loose Immortal. Qi Junsha was astonished when they met. After Li Qiang finished introducing him, Qi Junsha couldn't help but laugh triumphantly, "My good disciple, he's the one who needs the Sea Agate? Haha, tell me, is it based on your seniority or mine? Haha!"
Li Qiang quickly said, "Let's each keep our own accounts, Big Brother Mo won't mind."
Mo Huaiyuan couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Qi, hehe, let's not worry about seniority. From now on, we'll probably all have to call him Master."
Qi Junsha was extremely surprised. After sitting down cross-legged, he asked, puzzled, "Why do you say that?"
Mo Huaiyuan didn't explain, but took out the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror and waved it in front of Qi Junsha's eyes before putting it away.
Qi Junsha, and she let out a strange cry, " Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror!"
Startled, Li Qiang quickly covered the old man's mouth, repeatedly shushing him, "Shh! Shh! Don't shout, Master! It would be bad if someone heard."
Mo Huaiyuan said, "It's alright, I've already sealed off the library."
Qi Junsha slapped Li Qiang's hand away, his eyes shining with excitement. He exclaimed repeatedly, "Oh my, this treasure is amazing! What a wonderful thing! Heavens! With it, we can be reincarnated!" He couldn't even sit still; he stood up and paced around the room, muttering to himself, "If I were to cultivate again... hmm, I absolutely cannot be bloodthirsty. Damn it, not having a physical body is such a waste."
Li Qiang said, "Master, don't be too happy yet. This Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror is also a source of trouble."
Qi Junsha rubbed her fair hands together nonchalantly and said, "With Brother Mo and me here, what's there to be afraid of?"
Mo Huaiyuan softly uttered two words: "Immortal!"
Shocking! Qi Junsha stopped rubbing his hands. After a long while, he finally reacted and asked doubtfully, "Impossible! There shouldn't be any immortals in this realm. Have you seen any?" He knew how powerful immortals were, but he just didn't believe it.
Li Qiang said, "I've seen him from afar. His strength is so great that he can only be described as inhuman."
Qi Junsha still didn't believe it. "Even if he's an immortal, why would he be against us? Could it be that the magic mirror was stolen from him?"
Li Qiang smiled bitterly, "Although we didn't steal it from him, we suspect that the previous Loose Immortal stole it or tricked him into giving it to us. It just so happens that it's now in our hands. The worst part is that the spiritual light emitted by the mirror has already alerted its original owner."
Mo Huaiyuan said, "Brother Qi, I've thought about it. The reason that immortal is lingering in this realm is probably related to this Heaven- Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror. If he doesn't obtain it, he'll continue to stay here. I also have a Jade Pupil Slip here, which I obtained at the same time as the mirror, but strangely, I can't understand it..."
Qi Junsha still had doubts, but he was an unruly and stubborn man who refused to admit defeat easily. After a moment's thought, he said, "This opportunity is truly rare. Alright! Let's take a gamble. The contents of the Jade Pupil Slip will be studied and understood by the two of us brothers before being passed on to our good disciple."
Mo Huaiyuan handed him the Jade Pupil Slip he had obtained from the Star Palace. Qi Junsha casually took out another Jade Pupil Slip from his bracelet, unceremoniously turned the contents over, and then returned the original Jade Pupil Slip to Mo Huaiyuan before beginning to examine it.
He stopped after only a short while, his eyes fixed on Mo Huaiyuan, his voice trembling. "Brother Mo, that immortal probably wasn't solely after the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror, he might also be after this Jade Pupil Slip... You... you really don't recognize its contents?"
Mo Huaiyuan asked in surprise, "I can see it, but I can't understand it."
Qi Junsha said, "There are Law Technique barriers added to this content. I once obtained a Jade Pupil Slip and used the same trick. As long as you rearrange the order, you can unlock the Law Technique and understand it. This is the content of the ' Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation,' one of the most famous cultivation methods in the Immortal Realm. Unfortunately, we are Loose Immortal and cannot cultivate it... We don't have physical bodies, damn it." His tone revealed great regret.
Upon hearing that it was the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation, Mo Huaiyuan trembled all over. He knew very well what the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation was, and he never expected that the Star Palace would hide such a peerless treasure of the immortal Immortal Realm.
He and Qi Junsha stared at each other for a long time, and suddenly, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding, they nodded at the same time.
Li Qiang was completely baffled and asked stupidly, "Master, what are you talking about? What is this Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation?"
Mo Huaiyuan said, "Simply put, this is a classic text on cultivating divinity, a rare treasure even in the Immortal Realm. If someone in the Cultivation Realm obtains it, they can cultivate it under certain conditions. However, this is not the same path as cultivating the Mahayana Path. Instead, it allows one to cultivate to a higher level— the Divine Realm! Unfortunately, Brother Qi and I are both Loose Immortal and cannot cultivate... Having lost our physical bodies, we no longer have the means to continue cultivating."
Qi Junsha then explained, "Although we can't cultivate it ourselves, we can help you cultivate. If you hold this Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation on your own, even if you understand it, you still can't cultivate it. You need the unique immortal spiritual energy of immortals to assist you. Although our immortal spiritual energy is slightly inferior to that of immortals, it's already sufficient."
Mo Huaiyuan nodded in agreement and said, "With this, we won't be afraid of that immortal anymore. As long as you can cultivate a part of the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, even if you can't defeat that immortal, escaping won't be a problem. As your cultivation deepens, hehe, you can also cultivate the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror. At that time, he won't be chasing you anymore; he probably won't even have time to hide from you."
Li Qiang stared dumbfounded at Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha; their ideas were truly astonishing. He thought for a moment, then suddenly realized, "I understand! As long as I cultivate the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation, you can reincarnate smoothly. Then I'll come back to guide you. After you have physical bodies, I can help you cultivate the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation... Haha, brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Excellent! In this way, all the previous problems disappear! Haha!"
He became excited; he had finally found a solution. What pleased him most was that Fu Shan and Hou Pijing would no longer be involved in this mess.
All three of them couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Mo Huaiyuan said, "Brother, you go and attend to other things first. Brother Qi and I will organize the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation, and you can start cultivating as soon as we have some progress."
Qi Junsha nodded and said, "Hehe, this harvest is huge. My good disciple, go ahead."
Li Qiang smiled, stood up, and took his leave.
Gusong Kingdom had become a world of cultivators. Even in broad daylight, the sky was filled with sword light. Ordinary people were both amazed and terrified by these flying cultivators, and no one dared to go out. For a time, the city was deserted. Fortunately, these cultivators did not harass the people. Over time, the people gradually overcame their fear, and the capital returned to its former bustling state.
Li Qiang found Qian Chi'ou of the Ancient Sword Academy and asked him to send someone to Sealed Fate Planet to escort Zhao Hao and the others. Nashan originally planned to go home, but Li Qiang persuaded him to go to the Ancient Sword Academy to cultivate first.
Li Qiang specifically sought out Kong Hou and Kudu, passing on the Buddha Sect Jade Pupil Slip that Elder Zhi had given him to them, and also giving them some Buddha Sect Law Treasure. Li Qiang knew in his heart that his future life would definitely be turbulent, and he was no longer able to take care of these people.
Kong Hou and Kudu were deeply grateful for Li Qiang's kindness. They performed the Buddha Sect salute and then led a dozen or so Buddha Sect disciples away.
News kept pouring into the Sacred King's Residence. Cultivators from Qianjie Star were gathering in large numbers in the Litang Kingdom. The desolate mountain bordering Litang Kingdom and the Gusong Kingdom had become a restricted area. All the houses within a hundred miles had been relocated, and a large number of cultivators were guarding the area. These included cultivators led by Fu Shan, cultivators from Qianjie Star, and other cultivators trying to take advantage of the chaos. The situation was extremely complex and mixed.
After seeing Zhao Hao and the others off, Li Qiang felt relieved and went to Mei Youbing's residence.
Mei Youbing was refining pills when he saw Li Qiang enter. He didn't try to hide it and said softly, "Wait a moment, this batch of pills will be ready soon."
Li Qiang nodded and quietly watched him refine it.
Mei Youbing is very famous in the Cultivation Realm for his alchemy. He uses alchemy to enter the Dao, just like the Chongxuan Sect uses weapon crafting to enter the Dao, which is also a very unique cultivation method. The healing elixir he is currently refining is a simple method that Li Qiang once learned in the Black Prison when he was refining the Lesser Origin-Nurturing Pill.
Mei Youbing quickly finished refining the pills. He gestured for Li Qiang to sit down and said with a smile, "Senior Fu needs a lot of elixirs. I've refined quite a few these past few days, but it's still far from enough. What brings you here today, young man?"
Li Qiang laughed and said, "Great-grandfather, I've come to see you, hehe, to pay my respects."
Mei Youbing chuckled and said, "I wouldn't dare accept that, young man, you're quite the celebrity now."
Li Qiang took out the Jade Pupil Slip he had obtained in Rejuvenation Valley and some rare and precious medicinal heavenly materials and earthly treasures, filling the table with them. He smiled and said, "Grandpa, this is the alchemy manual I snatched from that traitor in Rejuvenation Valley, along with some medicinal herbs I found. I'm offering this to you as a token of my respect."
Mei Youbing stared wide-eyed in surprise. He already knew that the Jade Pupil Slip was in Li Qiang's hands, so he wasn't surprised that Jade Pupil Slip took it out. What surprised him was the table full of rare medicines, including water-transformed Sea Soul Agate, Yinyin Fruit, and Three Yang Fruit, which could only grow in the Xuanbing layer, among other rare items.
He pointed to the table full of rare medicines and asked, "Young man, are these all for me? Good heavens, where did you get them... I can't believe it."
Li Qiang laughed and said, "Without your Jade Pupil Slip, I wouldn't recognize these treasures either."
Mei Youbing, a lifelong alchemist, was very sensitive to medicinal herbs. Almost everything Li Qiang offered was a rare and high-quality item, which he accepted without hesitation. He then took out ten Death-Averting Pill, a bottle of Reconnection Pill, and a bottle of Detoxifying Accumulation-Clearing Pill, handing them to Li Qiang, saying, "It's a pity we're out of Primordial Yang Pill. But you won't need them anyway; they're extremely useful when you first form your Nascent Soul. These elixirs are for you."
Li Qiang knew he desperately needed these elixirs; they could save his life in future battles against immortals. He thanked her and put them away. The two chatted casually, Li Qiang took the opportunity to ask Mei Youbing about some alchemy techniques not recorded in the Jade Pupil Slip. Mei Youbing was overjoyed and excitedly began to talk at length.
The two were having a lively conversation when the house suddenly began to shake.
Li Qiang was startled and cried out, "Earthquake!"
Li Qiang and Mei Youbing flew out of the house, only to see that as the tremors intensified, countless sword lights flew out from the Sacred King's Residence, and thousands of cultivators rushed into the air, creating a spectacular scene of sword lights filling the sky.
Some houses in the capital began to collapse, emitting a dull rumbling sound, and plumes of dust and smoke rose up.
Fu Shan shouted, "Don't panic! Everyone split up and rescue the people! Each sect's experts, command your disciples and followers, and act immediately!"
Hou Pijing flew to Li Qiang's side and said, "I'm going to the palace to take a look..."
Li Qiang grabbed him and said, "Wait, Chi'ou! Come here!"
Qian Chi'ou flew closer and asked, "Junior Uncle, what is it?"
Li Qiang instructed, " Chi'ou, find some disciples to go with Senior Hou, hurry!"
Qian Chi'ou dared not delay, and summoned more than a dozen disciples to follow Hou Pijing.
Li Qiang flew towards the smoke and dust. Since most of the houses in the capital were relatively sturdy wooden structures, less than one-fifth of them collapsed. A few houses caught fire, but cultivators quickly stepped forward to extinguish them. Once the fire, which was most likely to cause a disaster, was brought under control, the losses for the people of the capital were much smaller.
Li Qiang quickly circled over the capital, and seeing that the damage was not significant, he flew back to the Sacred King's Residence.
Upon seeing Li Qiang return, Geng Feng hurriedly went to greet him and exclaimed, " Little Madman, the Wrath of the Heavenly God is about to be unleashed! You'd better get ready. Senior Fu wants you to go to the Taling Barren Mountain with two Loose Immortal immortals." He then added with a smile, "Hey, Little Madman, I'll go with you."
Li Qiang was slightly startled, but nodded and said, "Okay, let's go first." He immediately flew to the library. The library was intact, and with two Loose Immortal there, even if the ground collapsed, the library would probably be fine.
Li Qiang called out from outside the library, " Big Brother Mo, Master, let me in."
A faint blue light flashed, and Li Qiang and Geng Feng flew directly to the third floor.
Qi Junsha chuckled and said, "My dear disciple, what is it?"
Li Qiang said, " The Wrath of the Heavenly God is about to be unleashed; Brother Fu wants us to go first."
Mo Huaiyuan looked at Geng Feng and said, "You go with the others, the three of us will go alone."
Geng Feng opened his mouth wide, not knowing what to say. He awkwardly grabbed his messy hair and looked at Li Qiang with a bitter face.
Before Li Qiang could speak, Qi Junsha waved her hand and said, " The Fengzi is not allowed to go." Her tone left no room for argument.
Li Qiang said helplessly, " Old Madman, it doesn't matter who you go with. You should go with Brother Fu and the others." He knew in his heart that Big Brother Mo and his master did this to avoid implicating Geng Feng, but he couldn't say it outright, so he had no choice but to refuse forcefully.
Geng Feng left dejectedly, but he wasn't one to give up so easily. After leaving the library, he quietly flew alone towards the Taling Barren Mountain. Fengzi has Fengzi own ways.
Mo Huaiyuan waved his hand lightly, and a flash of blue light sealed the library once more.
Qi Junsha stared at Li Qiang with a sly smile, without saying a word.
Li Qiang was a little at a loss and asked doubtfully, "Two old men, should we go?" He intuitively sensed that his brother and master had some tricks waiting for him, and he asked again, "Master, why do I feel that the look in your eyes..."
Qi Junsha asked in surprise, "My eyes? What's wrong?" His expectant and excited expression sent chills down Li Qiang's spine.
Li Qiang chuckled wryly, "Heh heh, that sounds a bit malicious."
Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha burst into laughter simultaneously. Mo Huaiyuan said, "You're still suspicious of us? Don't worry, brother, there's only good news, nothing bad, hehe."
Li Qiang suddenly understood and excitedly exclaimed, "You've comprehended the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation?"
Qi Junsha chuckled, "Although I haven't fully understood it, I can already begin cultivating. The Wrath of the Heavenly God is still some time away; what's happening now is just a sign. Their calculations are inaccurate, so there's no need to rush. You should start cultivating the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture first. Hehe, I'm really looking forward to it! I've been cultivating for so long, and this is the first time I've seen such a miraculous cultivation method. I can't wait to see the effects!"
As the situation became more pressing, Li Qiang grew uneasy. He asked, "Grandpas, can this thing really be fixed? Won't it kill me? Sigh, I'm such a scaredy-cat."
Mo Huaiyuan laughed and said, "Based on our knowledge and that of Brother Qi, this is perfectly cultivable. Moreover, it is definitely a genuine Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation. Brother Qi's current cultivation level is just right for learning this. To learn the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation, one must have a cultivation level of Nascent Soul Late Stage or Leaving the Body Realm. If it is too high, our immortal spiritual energy will not be effective; if it is too low, we will also be in trouble."
Li Qiang asked cautiously, "Have any of you elders successfully cultivated your cultivation?"
Before Mo Huaiyuan could speak, Qi Junsha interrupted, "Yes, I know several who have succeeded, hehe."
Mo Huaiyuan smiled slightly. He knew that Qi Junsha was lying to Li Qiang. Seeing Li Qiang's lack of confidence, he stopped talking. He and Qi Junsha had discussed it and concluded that although it was extremely dangerous for cultivators to cultivate the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, with the help of the two Loose Immortal, there should be no major problems.
Li Qiang immediately felt relieved. Someone had successfully cultivated it, which proved that there was nothing wrong with it. This was a completely different concept from his first attempt at cultivation. He said with a grin, "Okay, how do we begin? I'll listen to the two elders."
Qi Junsha took out a Jade Pupil Slip and said, "This is what my brother and I compiled. Use your Divine Sense to comprehend the realms within, and memorize them with your mind. Then we will begin our cultivation."
Li Qiang took it and examined it with his mind, only to find it completely blank, containing only twenty-four neatly arranged silver mist orbs. He withdrew his mind and asked in surprise, "What is this? There's no explanation inside..."
Mo Huaiyuan laughed and said, "Of course there are no words. These are twenty-four cultivation levels that we pieced together based on the original Jade Pupil Slip. You just need to use your Divine Sense to comprehend them; it's not about memorizing them."
Qi Junsha explained, "Immerse your Divine Sense in the silver mist and use your mind to remember all the changes in the realm. If you can't remember it the first time, do it again, or even three times, until you have completely memorized it. Remember, you cannot quit halfway through. Don't ask us; everyone sees something different."
Li Qiang was completely bewildered by his words. He gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll go all out. Damn it, whatever it is, I'll try it and see." He was bursting with brute force again, rubbing his fists together, ready to go for it.
Mo Huaiyuan said, "This is just to familiarize you with the realms. You haven't started cultivating yet. Without the help of immortal spiritual energy, it won't be of much use even if you become familiar with these realms. Don't push yourself too hard."
Qi Junsha laughed heartily, "My dear disciple, you're so strange. Sometimes you're incredibly bold, and other times you're timid and afraid of death. I really don't understand you."
Li Qiang immediately denied it, saying, "I wouldn't be so reckless, haha. I've always been afraid of pain and death. It would be strange if I weren't afraid of death."
Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha didn't believe him at all. Mo Huaiyuan laughed and said, "Brother, stop joking. Quickly memorize the twenty-four levels of cultivation. You only have three days. Our time is limited. In my estimation, the people from the Sacred City will soon suspect that immortal has arrived here. Fortunately, the Wrath of the Heavenly God has appeared, and there are too many cultivators on the Heavenly Court Star. They won't be able to figure it out in a short time. This gives us a good opportunity to cultivate."
Li Qiang said no more and focused his mind on the Jade Pupil Slip.
He knew the left side was the first realm, Divine Sense immediately entered the silver mist. He felt a loud bang beside his ear, and in an instant, countless golden stars flashed. A strange feeling surged into his heart—a mixture of indescribable bittersweet emotions. Suddenly, he was completely immersed in it, which was extremely uncomfortable. He desperately tried to calm his mind, striving to memorize it with his thoughts and comprehend it with his Divine Sense. Fortunately, his willpower was extraordinary, and gradually, he began to savor its mysteries.
Mo Huaiyuan said in a low voice, "Brother Qi, haven't we been too hasty? Suddenly letting him try the realm of the Nine Divine Heavens of Divine Cultivation is a realm mentioned in the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation. Will he break down? Each level of Divine Cultivation has three realms. I'm really worried."
Qi Junsha was silent for a moment, then said, "There shouldn't be any problem. I placed the Nine Divine Heavens Realm cultivation Spirit-Trapping Formation, and I also added a small hiding place within the formation. With his current cultivation level, he should be able to detect it. There's no other way; he hasn't cultivated for long enough to comprehend many realms. To force him to directly cultivate the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation would be suicidal. Only this method can allow him to quickly advance to a higher realm."
Mo Huaiyuan said with a wry smile, "He's really going to suffer this time. If he can pull through... sigh! I just feel it's going to be too difficult."
Qi Junsha said, "Yes, that's true, but the benefits are also great." He had great confidence in Li Qiang.
Time passed slowly, and Li Qiang remained seated cross-legged, his body enveloped in a faint purple-gold light. He had already entered the Three Extinctions Heaven Realm of the Great Annihilation.
Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha watched him nervously. Suddenly, Mo Huaiyuan said, "What a clever fellow! Look at him!"
Qi Junsha breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, "I didn't even think of this method. Not bad, he actually used the Star-Absorbing Sword- Absorbing Sword to transform into a true god. Hehe, now his sword control technique is even more exquisite. Hmm, my good disciple is indeed extremely intelligent. Hehe, it seems he can get through this." He felt deeply gratified.
Li Qiang, caught in the middle of the situation, was fighting with all his might. For a cultivator like him, the twenty-seven realms of the Nine Divine Heavens were simply too difficult. Since his Daoist skills were insufficient, he could only make up for it with Law Technique.
The Nine Divine Heavens are divided into: First Brahma Heaven, Second Desire Heaven, Three Extinctions Heaven Fourth Burning Heaven, Five-Pillar Heaven, Six Nether Heaven Seven Star Heaven, Eight Immortals Heaven, Nine Divine Heavens. He only discovered the hiding place that Qi Junsha had left for him when he entered the Fourth Burning Heaven realm. He finally found a place to rest temporarily, but by then he was exhausted.
Mo Huaiyuan said, "It seems he's found a place to hide."
Qi Junsha suddenly laughed and cursed, "This guy is hiding inside and won't come out. Watch my methods!" He raised his hand and a beam of white light shot into Li Qiang's hand and the Jade Pupil Slip in the picture book. Li Qiang's body trembled violently, and golden light flashed all over his body.
Mo Huaiyuan chuckled and said, "He'll definitely curse people when he comes out. What kind of master are you? What's wrong with letting him rest for a while?"
Qi Junsha sneered, "A little while? I'm not bragging, but there's no time in the Spirit-Trapping Formation. He's just being lazy and cowardly. This kind of spiritual experience can't be avoided."
Mo Huaiyuan knew everything he was saying, but he couldn't bear to see Li Qiang suffer.
In just one day, Li Qiang had already reached the realm of the Eight Immortals Heaven, but to him it felt as if he had spent thousands of years in the Spirit-Trapping Formation. His body was already suspended in mid-air. If Mo Huaiyuan hadn't imprisoned the Book Tower, he might have flown out.
He merely focused his mind on memorizing the realms of the Nine Divine Heavens without actually beginning cultivation. However, the realms he experienced and witnessed had already transformed him completely. The more realms he encountered, the greater the changes became.
Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha stood guard to one side. Seeing the huge difference in Li Qiang's appearance before and after, the two old Loose Immortal were surprised and shocked: The Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation truly lives up to its reputation as a treasure for cultivating gods. Just the understanding of the realm can make a cultivator completely different.
The next day, Li Qiang spent another full day finally traversing all twenty-seven realms of the Nine Divine Heavens.
He opened his eyes, which flashed with a sharp golden light. His first words stunned Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha.