Perfection of the Path of Spirit, Refining Spirit and Returning to Emptiness (3/3)

"Therefore, the catastrophe you foresaw is now unstoppable."

Wu Yi wasn't just making threats; he was stating a fact.

Because among the successive Witch King, there were also Witch King who were skilled in divination and fortune telling.

However, compared to the Witch of the Huai River and Li Boyang, who inherited the Witch of the Huai River, she was different.

The Witch King could not grasp the distant future, nor could they be as certain as if they had transcended the Long River of Time that a certain future might inevitably occur.

In most cases, the divinations of the Witch King involve dozens, or even hundreds, of possibilities simultaneously.

However, just a moment later...

The hundreds of possibilities that Wu Yi considered all led to one inevitable outcome—catastrophe.

"It's just defying fate. Why do you think I'm standing here?"

Taking a deep breath, Li Boyang said with a smile.

"Divination never predicts a predetermined outcome, but rather a possibility."

Even if the probability is only one in a billion, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

"I am more skilled in divination than you, and therefore I understand better the principle of the Great Dao being fifty, the Heavenly Evolution forty-nine, and the one that is lost." What I need to do now is seize that one last glimmer of hope.

Li Boyang was telling the truth, even though the Heavenly Mandate Bone Plastron had clearly told him that the calamity was unstoppable.

But as a prophet and a diviner, what right does one have to call themselves the "successor to the Witch of the Huai River" if they don't even try to change the future?

What about their self-identification?

"Gold represents indestructibility. Cinnabar represents perfection."

"Refine yourself into Golden Core," and from then on, you will be immortal, no longer subject to Heavenly Mandate."

"Once this Golden Core elixir is swallowed, my fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven."

His primordial Primordial Spirit returned to his body, his physical form transformed back into a shadow, and even the Red-Skinned Silk Fur Robe and the God-Binding Cord returned to Li Boyang's body, leaving only the Divine Firmament Sword circling around him.

Correspondingly, Li Boyang's own aura reached its peak at this moment.

Clang!

The originally invisible [Body-Protecting Sword Qi] was stained with a dark yellow color.

Simply by holding the sword incantation, Li Boyang emitted a sword-like cry, just like the Divine Firmament Sword.

To transform a person into a sword, to achieve oneness between man and sword.

This is the feeling that Li Boyang, with his Primordial Spirit returning to his body and his Yuan Qi surging, gave Wu Yi.

"The Golden Core?"

No, you are not whole right now—

Quickly recovering from the shock, Wu Yi immediately noticed Li Boyang's flaw.

"Your spirit and energy are indeed complete, but your physical body cannot bear this perfection."

"So, this is why you've always been used to fighting with your Yang God— "

"Because your physical body is simply unable to fully unleash the power of your vital Yuan Qi and Primordial Spirit."

Instead of rushing to attack Li Boyang, Wu Yi saw the previously blurry path ahead more clearly from Li Boyang's current state.

"I've always thought of myself as a greedy person, but you're even greedier than me."

"By obtaining any one of the three elements you proposed—essence, energy, and spirit—one can possess power comparable to Great Heavenly Deity."

"But you want to achieve perfection in all three stages and attain the so-called Golden Core."

Wu Yi paused slightly at this point.

"In that case, I won't wait for you anymore--"

"I'll see if I, who only follows the Path of Spirit, can force you to reveal all your trump cards!"

Boom!

A deafening roar echoed through the sky, and the [Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land] suddenly shattered.

Visible cracks appeared on the scroll of the [Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land], and were rapidly expanding outwards like a spider web.

"Eye!"

The next second, the One-Horned Incantation that was firmly protecting Li Jingshu let out a long howl.

Then, boundless Yuan Qi poured out from the [Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land], transforming into a tangible storm that swept across the entire Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

Countless Mountain Folk, spirits, and deities looked up at the sky.

But all that could be seen was that the entire sky was already dyed with seven colors by boundless primordial Yuan Qi.

The boundless primordial Yuan Qi that covers the dome like a rainbow is the essence that constitutes the [Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land].

Boom!

Just as the boundless primordial Yuan Qi was about to cause a tangible disaster.

A towering, Black and Yellow Sword Qi cleaved the sky, then swept away the seven-colored rainbow with an almost unbelievable speed.

Buzzing

Under that terrifying Sword Qi, the boundless primordial Yuan Qi could only become nourishment for its growth.

Wherever the sword light passed, the air exploded and the world turned upside down.

Only the [Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land], which served as the main battlefield, remained in a state of near collapse, yet was barely held together.

"That alone won't stop me."

The clear sound reached the ears of all living beings, and Wu Yi's voice even carried a hint of laughter.

The ordinary creatures are alright.

But the gods in these Hundred Lands Mountain Range were somewhat panicked.

Because in their field of vision, a terrifying entity whose form they could not discern had silently appeared.

One by one, Fang Qian transforms, omnipresent.

At this moment, Wu Yi, having broken through his own limits, exists between existence and non-existence, and his Primordial Spirit can differentiate and disappear at the speed of light.

Therefore, for Wu Yi at this moment...

"Incarnated in countless forms, omnipresent" is not just an adjective.

If Wu Yi so desired, he could indeed appear before all the Gods of the Hundred Lands in an instant.

Then, with power beyond their comprehension, they were all killed in one fell swoop.

Rumble rumble rumble.

They were subjected to this terrifying threat.

Even the Undying Spring God, who had lived for over ten thousand years, couldn't help but tremble and open his eyes.

"Great Heavenly Deity?"

Seemingly noticing the gaze of the Undying Spring God, Wu Yi gradually became clearer in his field of vision.

"The most ancient god of the camellia tree, I have heard of you."

Emerging from illusion into reality, Wu Yi materialized and appeared before the Undying Spring God.

"It is said that you already existed when the Heavenly Emperor Hao Jun was active."

The first Witch King once wanted to ask you for wisdom on survival, but you politely declined.

"If I didn't have some things to take care of right now, I'd really like to see if you would still refuse me."

Upon hearing these words, which were clearly tinged with mockery and ridicule, the Undying Spring God fell silent.

On the contrary, the Azure Bird beside him couldn't help but bar its teeth and sneer at Wu Yi's avatar.

As the messenger of the Undying Spring God, Azure Bird's strength has not yet touched the realm of the Heavenly Deity, but his courage is obviously much greater.

Fortunately, the Undying Spring God knew the Azure Bird's personality well and spoke up before she could go any further and court disaster.

"Now that you have become Great Heavenly Deity, what else can you ask me for advice?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Yi simply smiled faintly.

"Learning is a boundless ocean; you've lived so long, there must be something I can learn from you."

"As for the Great Heavenly Deity?"

"I am not some Great Heavenly Deity now."

"According to Li Boyang's classification of realms, what I'm doing now is called Refining Spirit and Returning to Emptiness."

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