The environment of Ancient Meteor Star is very unique. It is basically a world of water with very few islands. When viewed from the air, the surface of Ancient Meteor Star is a large, beautiful blue ocean, with tiny silver sparkles on the surface, which are the ripples on the waves.
Xian Rong and Xian Xi, along with Qian Shanyong and the other three, stopped above an island.
The island was enormous, shaped like a leaping fish. A white ring appeared around the edge of the island, Li Qiang knew was the effect of a restriction, the white foam caused by the seawater washing away the restriction.
The island was shrouded in a thin mist, obscuring the view of the island.
Xian Rong said in a childish voice, "Little brother, let's go downstairs." Ever since Li Qiang gave them the toys, the two of them have been particularly affectionate towards Li Qiang, but they ignore everyone else, which makes Qian Shanyong and the others both amused and exasperated.
Xian Xi lifted the restrictions above the island, and the six landed in the center of the island.
After Li Qiang regained his footing, he discovered that the island was actually composed of a huge array, and it was an array he had never seen before.
Li Qiang possessed extraordinary eyes that could see through all illusions, but he could only see within ten steps of this formation; beyond that, he couldn't see through it at all.
Qian Shanyong whispered a reminder: "Everyone, don't move around. This is the Primordial Domain Separation and Union Great Formation, one of the oldest arrays."
The Old Immortal Tianshi exclaimed in surprise, " The God-Sealing Formation? This is a legendary formation! You are truly amazing, Master..."
Dainan Fengyu remained silent, looking around with a serious expression. The more she looked, the more shocked she became, as she couldn't understand the formation at all.
Xian Rong and Xian Xi respectfully said, "Master, we have brought our guests."
Six wisps of blue smoke rose from the ground, transforming into six one-meter-square flat panels shrouded in mist, looking quite unreal.
Xian Rong and Xian Xi sat down cross-legged, Qian Shanyong said, "Let's sit down too."
Li Qiang sat cross-legged as instructed and asked with a smile, "What is this?"
Xian Rong turned his head and replied, "Brother, this is the Azure Mist Boat Azure Mist Boat. Without it, you can't move an inch in the Primordial Domain Formation. Everyone, sit down. We're going to see the Master. Remember, if you can't bear it anymore, just close your eyes."
Xian Rong Azure Mist Boat led the way, followed by Xian Xi Azure Mist Boat. The six Azure Mist Boat moved silently in a line. Li Qiang wondered, "Can't stand it? What can't stand it..." Just then, his vision suddenly blurred, and various illusions rushed towards him.
Li Qiang watched indifferently; this external illusion no longer had any effect on him.
In fact, due to his cultivation of the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, Li Qiang was mostly exposed to the comprehension of realms. He had an extremely high resistance to illusions, thinking to himself, "What's so great about these? These illusions are not even as powerful as the Great Illusion Buddha Realm of the Buddha Sect." Because the Primordial Domain Separation and Union Great Formation was not triggered, Li Qiang mistakenly thought that this array was very ordinary.
Xian Xi transmitted a voice behind him, "Young man, close your eyes and don't look outside. You'd better seize the time to cultivate."
Li Qiang's heart stirred slightly, and he immediately immersed his mind in the realm of Heart of Slaughter. In an instant, he understood the meaning of Xian Xi. It turned out that the Spiritual Qi here was incredibly abundant.
He had never cultivated in such a place before. His Golden Venerable Divine Heart pounded violently as a large amount of Spiritual Qi surged in like a tide. In just a short while, he benefited greatly from it.
Li Qiang was overjoyed, but unfortunately there was no more time to cultivate, Azure Mist Boat had already arrived at the hermitage of the High Person Yuangu.
The fog gradually dissipated, revealing a small open space surrounded by ancient, unidentified trees with trunks as thick as a person's embrace. A simple wooden building stood in the open space, its sides planted with exotic plants and flowers, creating a very tranquil atmosphere.
Li Qiang noticed that the Spiritual Qi here was much more abundant, and he thought to himself, "If I could cultivate here in seclusion, my cultivation level would definitely improve very quickly."
Xian Rong and Xian Xi gestured for Qian Shanyong and the others to wait. The two walked to the front of the wooden building, Xian Rong said, "Master, the guests have arrived."
Qian Shanyong stepped forward and said, " Luo Heaven High Immortal pays his Qian Shanyong to the Venerable One." Old Immortal Tianshi and Dainan Fengyu also followed suit and requested an audience.
Li Qiang felt that High Person Yuangu had a very high and mighty attitude. He said, " Li Qiang greets Master," but he stood still and did not bow. He just looked at the wooden building and waited for High Person Yuangu to speak.
After a while, someone in the wooden building said, " Xian Rong, bring the guests in. Xian Xi, go and get some good food." The voice was very gentle, without a trace of anger, like a gentle breeze that refreshed the mind and body.
With a look of delight on his Xian Xi, he agreed, and his small figure vanished in a flash of light.
Li Qiang was secretly astonished. This was the first time he had ever seen such a teleportation technique. He knew it was a kind of ancient Immortal Method called "Flowing Light Teleportation ".
Xian Rong led the group up the stairs and whispered, " Ringed Jade Heaven is inside. Please stay close to me."
Qian Shanyong had been here before, and he explained, " The Ringed Jade Heaven was constructed by the Venerable One using great Divine Ability. It connects to all realms, and no one can enter without the Venerable One's permission."
Li Qiang laughed and said, "Even the Azure Emperor won't work?"
Qian Shanyong slightly without saying a word. Li Qiang couldn't help but gasp; this High Person Yuangu was truly amazing.
The moment Li Qiang stepped into the room, he felt as if he had entered another world. Before he could even see clearly, a flash of seven-colored light appeared before his eyes, and in the blink of an eye, they were teleported to a huge space. The surroundings were a hazy blue, and nothing could be seen clearly. The five of them hovered in the center. Xian Rong formed a hand seal and softly shouted, "Chi!"
Li Qiang felt a ripple beneath his feet, and a smooth, light blue ground suddenly appeared, followed by a low hexagonal table made of green jade.
Besides Xian Rong, a jade table like this appeared in front of each person.
Xian Rong said, "Please take a seat."
Seeing such extraordinary Divine Ability displayed, Li Qiang couldn't help but exclaim from the bottom of his heart, "This person is truly remarkable!" He remained silent and sat down obediently.
Qian Shanyong said, "Please sit down. The Master doesn't like excessive formalities when meeting people, so please be casual with him."
Xian Rong said, "Please wait a moment, Master has some matters to attend to. You may practice your internal energy here."
Qian Shanyong and the others looked delighted, nodded silently, and immediately closed their eyes to begin their cultivation.
Li Qiang wasn't particularly interested in cultivation. He looked around for a while and asked, " Little Rong, how big is this place?" Xian Rong didn't answer him.
Li Qiang discovered that Xian Rong was also cultivating. Out of curiosity, he also immersed his mind in Five-Pillar Heaven's Heart of Slaughter realm. Only then did he realize that this place was filled with a strange power, different from Spiritual Qi. This power was extremely beneficial to cultivation.
Ringed Jade Heaven is a world cultivated by the High Person Yuangu with unparalleled Divine Ability; it is his true place of seclusion. The Ancient Meteor Star is merely an entrance and exit.
Ringed Jade Heaven contains Spiritual Qi drawn from all realms by the Venerable One, which has been refined into a strange power by the Venerable One with immense Law Power. The benefits for cultivators who can cultivate in Ringed Jade Heaven are self-evident.
Qian Shanyong, so he immediately seized the time to begin cultivating.
Li Qiang was completely absorbed in the realm of Five-Pillar Heaven, and his skills became increasingly refined.
This cultivation was immensely beneficial to him. Stimulated by Fu Shan's departure, he unintentionally entered the Buddha Sect Great Nirvana Realm. Coupled with the mysterious power left behind by the Divine War Soul, he directly leaped from the Undying Heart Realm to the Heart of Slaughter Realm. Unlike cultivating step by step, his entry into the Heart of Slaughter Realm of the Five-Pillar Heaven was a leap, fraught with hidden dangers. Fortunately, with the help of the mysterious power of Ringed Jade Heaven, he was able to successfully consolidate his foundation. Although he did not reach a higher realm, he completely eliminated the hidden dangers, thus truly entering the Five-Pillar Heaven Realm.
A sudden realization dawned on Li Qiang, and everyone else involuntarily opened their eyes as well.
Qian Shanyong said softly, "Everyone, stand up. The Venerable One has arrived."
Li Qiang stretched, feeling refreshed and more energetic than ever before. He stood up and looked around curiously, waiting for the mysterious High Person Yuangu to appear.
On the boundless blue platform, there were only five of them, all alone. With a series of soft crackling sounds, countless tiny green shoots sprouted on the platform, growing very quickly and soon covering it. Then, flowers of various colors bloomed, and the entire platform instantly became a sea of flowers, with a faint fragrance wafting through the air. Only the spot where the five of them stood remained unchanged.
A gentle breeze blew by, intensifying the fragrance of the flowers. The wind gradually picked up, and the endless flowers on the platform swayed in the wind. Faint music drifted from the sky, like celestial music that transported people to a dreamlike world. Petals fluttered in the air and gathered in front of Li Qiang and the others.
As Li Qiang watched the petals gather more and more, a human figure slowly emerged from the colorful petals.
She was a woman, a beautiful woman radiating irresistible charm.
Li Qiang was stunned to find that High Person Yuangu was actually a woman.
Qian Shanyong has Ten Million Avatars; this is just one of his outward manifestations."
High Person Yuangu's beautiful eyes swept over her, and she smiled gently, " Qian Shanyong, you are wrong. What you saw last time was my outward appearance. This time it is my true form." She could actually hear Qian Shanyong transmission.
Qian Shanyong dared not argue; he bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency."
High Person Yuangu wore a snow-white long dress of indeterminate material. Petals falling from the sky imprinted themselves on the dress, gradually transforming it into a floral dress, yet it remained elegant and simple.
She was barefoot, her skin as white and tender as snow, her long hair trailing down to her waist, colorful petals falling among her hair. She wore no jewelry, and as she turned, the petals gathered around her scattered leisurely, fluttering like colorful butterflies in flight.
The petals formed a square cushion about one meter in size, which was suspended on the platform. High Person Yuangu sat cross-legged on it and smiled slightly, saying, "Don't be surprised. This is the first time I've revealed my true form to outsiders. Sit down and talk." Her voice was ethereal yet beautiful.
Li Qiang sat down with a wry smile. He had never discriminated against women, nor had he ever bullied them. In his mind, women's status was at most the same as men's; everyone was equal. But the impact that High Person Yuangu had on him was enormous.
He never imagined that a woman could possess such immense Divine Ability and Law Power. Even the Luo Heaven High Immortal were subservient to her, daring not to offend her in the slightest. Such a person was probably only comparable to the Azure Emperor.
Old Immortal Tianshi and Dainan Fengyu didn't dare to speak in front of High Person Yuangu. They sat obediently, waiting for her questions. Xian Rong stood obediently behind Shang Ren.
In a flash of light, Xian Xi returned. He was startled to see the appearance of High Person Yuangu. He couldn't help but look at Qian Shanyong and the others, wondering why the Master had chosen to appear in his true form this time.
In his memory, the Master had only revealed his true form to people three times; this was the fourth time, and he didn't understand why.
High Person Yuangu smiled and said, "Don't be so formal. Since I'm meeting you all in my true form, you can call me Heavenly Aunt. Qian Shanyong should know this name, right?"
A look of disbelief crossed Qian Shanyong's face. He exclaimed in shock, "The Venerable One is the Heavenly Aunt?" He seemed to realize that his appearance was indecent and quickly added, "Thank you for your trust, Venerable One. Shanyong will not speak ill of you to the outside world."
Dainan Fengyu and Li Qiang were clearly unaware of Heavenly Aunt's meaning, but Old Immortal Tianshi seemed to know something. A look of shock flashed across his face, and he immediately lowered his head to hide his unease.
Heavenly Aunt watched everyone's reactions with a smile, seemingly very happy.
Li Qiang couldn't figure out who Heavenly Aunt was, that she could frighten Qian Shanyong like this. He held back and decided to remain silent.
Heavenly Aunt then asked, " Qian Shanyong, what brings you here to see me this time?"
Qian Shanyong suddenly became strange. He kept rubbing his hands together, sometimes placing them on the jade table, sometimes hiding them under the table, looking as awkward as a country boy who had never seen the world.
He gave a wry smile and said, " Chi Wuyu is here... I..."
The Heavenly Aunt interrupted him, "Didn't you prepare everything? That's no reason for you to come."
Although she always had a smiling face, Li Qiang felt that she was very cold, as if everything had nothing to do with her. She was just a calm bystander, looking down on all living beings like a goddess of fate.
Qian Shanyong said awkwardly, " West Ji's Xinbo Cape... um, Gu Xing went there... this..." His words were somewhat incoherent, but the meaning was clear.
The smile on Heavenly Aunt's face seemed to freeze. She said calmly, "Oh, still not giving up, Gu Xing... I remember his cultivation level is only slightly higher than yours. Going there would just be suicide. Hmm, wait, could it be that he's cultivated to godhood?"
Li Qiang felt uneasy and couldn't hold back any longer. He asked, " Heavenly Aunt, may I ask what place Xinbo Cape in West Ji is?" Heavenly Aunt glanced at Li Qiang, didn't speak, and then looked at Qian Shanyong again.
Li Qiang felt uneasy, but he was no longer a naive newcomer and wouldn't be as impulsive as before. In just a moment, he calmed down and considered how to deal with this mysterious Heavenly Aunt.
Qian Shanyong said, " Gu Xing did not cultivate divinity... He, after reincarnation, ascended to the Immortal Realm again and was punished on the Heavenly General Wheel..." Before he could finish speaking, Heavenly Aunt already understood.
The Heavenly Aunt stood up, and the fallen petals began to flutter again as she rose. She took a few graceful steps and said, "To have survived the punishment of the Heavenly General Wheel, his strength must be close to that of the Seven Heavenly Lord. Hmm, he can go to Xinbo Cape now, but it's still useless."
Heavenly Aunt walked up to Li Qiang, and a refreshing floral fragrance wafted towards Li Qiang eyes. Li Qiang involuntarily stood up, looking at Heavenly Aunt without fear, and praised with a smile, "Falling petals, like a dream, like an illusion, not of this world." His unexpected remark startled Qian Shanyong and the others.
In fact, Li Qiang's personality has always been like this. The more powerful and higher the status of the other party, the more uninhibited he becomes. He believes that what is meant to be will be, and he doesn't care what they are. He just does what he wants and doesn't need to hold back.
Seeing his composed demeanor, Qian Shanyong and the others secretly envied him.
Heavenly Aunt couldn't help but smile. Of course, she understood Li Qiang's praise. Her smile was like a hundred flowers blooming, and her charming expression made everyone afraid to look at her anymore, even Dainan Fengyu lowered his head.
Li Qiang felt dizzy, his eyes filled with Heavenly Aunt's charming smile. He was secretly surprised and shook his head vigorously to clear his mind. He took a step back, rapidly circulating his Divine Yi Power, and laughed self-deprecatingly, "I never thought that Heavenly Aunt's smile could evoke worldly thoughts." This was quite rude of him.
No one expected Li Qiang to speak like that. Xian Rong and Xian Xi shouted in unison, "Don't be rude to your superiors!" The two of them looked like four or five-year-old children, and their shouts were childish, which made Li Qiang laugh out loud, "Haha, I'm just telling the truth, no need to make a fuss."
Xian Rong and Xian Xi's faces turned pale, not from anger, but from being frightened by Li Qiang.
The Heavenly Aunt said with a smile, " Xian Rong, Xian Xi, who gave you permission to speak out? Stand aside."
She circled around Li Qiang once, then laughed and said, "Interesting. Of all the people who come to Ringed Jade Heaven, you're the most audacious. You're certainly very bold, hehe."
Li Qiang suddenly found himself unable to move, bound by an invisible pressure. Li Qiang was speechless with admiration for the person who could imprison him so subtly.
Li Qiang laughed and said, "Does the Heavenly Aunt intend to imprison me?"
The Heavenly Aunt did not answer. She sat cross-legged again on the flower cushion, one of her fair, bare feet encircling her knee, while the other foot gently swayed, causing the petals she stirred to flutter around her like startled butterflies.
Although Li Qiang couldn't move his body, he could still speak, and he still smiled and said, "If Heavenly Aunt doesn't mind, I'll have to be presumptuous."
Qian Shanyong had come here seeking something, and the current atmosphere made him somewhat awkward. He smiled wryly and said, "Master..."
Heavenly Aunt waved her hand and said, " Qian Shanyong, don't say anything more. Li Qiang, just be presumptuous for once and show me. In Ringed Jade Heaven, you are the first person to be presumptuous. Although the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation is an amazing Cultivation Method, your level is still too low. If you don't believe me, just try it." She didn't take him seriously at all.
Li Qiang, steeling himself, said, "In that case, I'll make a fool of myself. Kid, come and test Heavenly Aunt's power." He made it clear from the outset that the confrontation was turning into a contest.
Li Qiang focused his mind on Five-Pillar Heaven's Heart of Slaughter realm. Because he couldn't move, he couldn't take out the Sacred Fruit Olive to increase his strength.
In an instant, the Heaven-Pillaring Divine Armor emitted a dazzling light, and a golden light surrounded its right hand—the golden glow of the War Soul Saber.
Qian Shanyong was surprised that Li Qiang actually dared to make a move, and he shook his head helplessly.
In the blink of an eye, the distance between Li Qiang and the others increased.
A playful smile appeared on Heavenly Aunt's lips as she said, " Li Qiang, keep struggling, but don't disturb our conversation, hehe."
Without making a sound, Heavenly Aunt moved Li Qiang away. She reached out and gently plucked a petal. Everyone watched in silence, no one daring to utter a word.
Heavenly Aunt sighed softly and said, " Qian Shanyong, this kid has more backbone than you. Although he doesn't know who I am, his courage is far greater than yours. No wonder the Azure Emperor is paying attention to him. Neither of you can compare."
Qian Shanyong respectfully replied, "The Master's teachings are correct."
Heavenly Aunt slightly turned her wrist, and the fluttering petals condensed into a small wreath. She slipped the wreath onto her arm, examined it for a moment, and then tossed it away. With a soft "whoosh," the small wreath suddenly expanded and flew rapidly towards Li Qiang. Heavenly Aunt laughed, "I didn't expect this kid to have such a divine artifact. Amazing!"
The Old Immortal Tianshi could no longer contain himself. He mustered his courage and asked, "Celestial... uh, Venerable One, will you imprison Li Qiang?"
The Heavenly Aunt's smile faded, and she said coldly, "Are you that concerned about him?"
The Old Immortal Tianshi stood up in alarm and explained, "No, no, you've misunderstood, Master..."
Heavenly Aunt said, "I didn't misunderstand you. You borrowed the Suppressing Tranquility Intent Origin of Heavenly Lord Fanqi and deliberately stayed in the Cultivation Realm, building some kind of the Battle Circle Continent, trying to unlock the secrets of the Suppressing Tranquility Intent Origin from the most basic restraint methods. Unfortunately, that kid broke through it, and the Suppressing Tranquility Intent Origin was also stolen. Hmph, everyone knows what you're up to. Expecting this kid to shield you from disaster? Let me tell you, Heavenly Lord Fanqi came here, and he was very disappointed in you."
The Old Immortal Tianshi was speechless. He sighed deeply and slowly sat down.
The three immortals, each with their own thoughts, fell silent.
Li Qiang was still struggling. This time he truly understood that the world was too vast for him to fathom. Heavenly Aunt had imprisoned him without making a sound. Judging from her cultivation level, he could not even hope to catch up with her.
He tried his best to unleash the War Soul Saber, but he was always just a little short. The Golden Venerable Divine Heart pounded like a war drum, frantically pouring Divine Yi Power into his right hand.
In an instant, the pressure from all around him rapidly pressed in. Li Qiang realized that he had triggered a restriction, and at this point, he was ready to go all out.
Unable to break through the War Soul Saber, Li Qiang's pressure grew increasingly intense. Finally, the immense pressure triggered the purple starlight on his forehead, and the unparalleled fighting spirit of the Divine War Soul spread out.
The restriction began to fluctuate, and Li Qiang was finally able to move. He rapidly formed the Immortal Spirit Instruction, and just as the Thousand Pulverizing Thunders were about to be completed, a colorful ring composed of flower petals enveloped him. Li Qiang despairingly discovered that he could no longer move.
The Immortal Spirit Instruction was not yet complete, but the accumulated power could not be dissipated. The consequence of not being able to unleash it was a backlash, with the reversed flow of energy violently crashing back.
This was too much for Li Qiang to handle. The chaotic energy surged through his body, the rhythm of the Golden Venerable Divine Heart became disordered, and Li Qiang's whole body swelled up.
The wreath of flowers that had been swirling around him suddenly dispersed, petals clinging to his body one by one. A cool sensation seeped into Li Qiang's body, and the energy from the petals calmed his disordered Divine Yi Power, causing him to slowly drift into unconsciousness.
The Heavenly Aunt smiled and said, "What a stubborn child. He doesn't understand that even if he possesses divine power, it won't work in Ringed Jade Heaven." She gently waved her hand, teleporting Li Qiang back from afar.
Qian Shanyong, Old Immortal Tianshi, and Dainan Fengyu glanced over and saw that Li Qiang was covered in flower petals, looking like a big butterfly, and was actually fast asleep, snoring from time to time.
The three immortals looked at each other, and Dainan Fengyu couldn't help but burst out laughing. Her laughter made everyone else laugh as well.
In truth, the three immortals were all very shocked. They knew Li Qiang's strength very well, and the fact that Heavenly Aunt subdued Li Qiang so easily deepened their fear. They could only use laughter to cover up their unease.
Heavenly Aunt said, " Xian Rong, Xian Xi, help Li Qiang to his seat."
When Li Qiang woke up, he found himself still sitting at the jade table. He wondered, "Strange? How did I fall asleep? It's been so long since I've enjoyed a good night's sleep... Wait, something's not right..."
He suddenly realized that he had almost self-destructed due to a qi deviation. He hurriedly circulated his internal energy to check himself and seemed to have suffered no damage. He scratched his head and looked at everyone with a suspicious gaze. His confused expression made Heavenly Aunt smile involuntarily.
Heavenly Aunt said casually, " Xian Xi take out the various spiritual fruits you've picked and offer them to our guests. Qian Shanyong, you've come at the perfect time. The Saliva-Gathering Crystal Ganoderma and Sacred Fruit Olive from the Divine Realm are just ripe, and we also have some Immortal Realm Azure Exquisite Fruit and Precarious Spiny Ginseng from the Immortal Realm. We were originally planning to cultivate some divine pills, but since you're here, please have a taste."
Li Qiang only knew about the Sacred Fruit Olive; he had never even heard of the other spiritual fruits. He knew these were extremely precious items, and Heavenly Aunt's actions were definitely extravagant.