The Great Wilderness and the Great Thousand

True Self Realm cultivators were a rare commodity in the Great Han Dynasty, but not in the Qin Dynasty.

While True Self Realm cultivators were not as numerous as dogs in the Qin Dynasty, it was indeed difficult for those without True Self Realm cultivation to break into the core of the Great Qin court.

A large number of civil and military officials at the True Self Realm gathered together, which led the Emperor Qin to divide the realms into more refined categories than in the modern era, thus ensuring that the cultivation strength of everyone at the True Self Realm still showed a near-hierarchical arrangement.

Zhang Xuezhou's Yang Soul was very weak, so weak that even ordinary cultivators could kill him, but the Venerable One did not doubt Zhang Xuezhou's judgment criteria.

This isn't a question of whether Zhang Xuezhou is capable enough; rather, this is basically the level of people the Qin Dynasty can field to handle important matters.

"Is that a mountain range or a secret place?" His Highness asked again.

"He died too quickly, and the firelight only illuminated a limited area; I didn't see him clearly!"

Zhang Xuezhou shook his head.

He followed the direction indicated by Zou Bugui to break the formation, and indeed did not look around or know the surrounding situation. Even when he was killed, he only knew that he died by the sword.

"How about I explore that place again once I've successfully cultivated my Yuan Dan, and see if it's mountains or a secret realm down there!"

With the help of the spiritual jade, Zhang Xuezhou suppressed the backlash from the Yang Soul Dharma Body.

The size of his physical body, which he could control, was limited, and the magical power he could wield was only one or two percent of his body's Law Power. Therefore, the negative effects of the backlash were also limited.

But Zhang Xuezhou pointed to the bronze door at the entrance of the underground palace, and then pointed in the direction of Chang'an City, indicating that he needed to return to Chang'an City to recuperate.

Compared to accompanying His Majesty in this mess, Zhang Xuezhou would much rather make a fuss in Chang'an City.

If His Majesty agrees, he will happily take this palm-sized piece of spiritual jade back to Chang'an City.

"It will take too long for you to cultivate your Yuan Dan again!"

His Excellency shook his head, which was covered in white hair.

"I might be able to evade some detection by coming here once, but it's unlikely I'll escape it a second time. This place will inevitably attract attention from others then," the Venerable One said. "If others pay attention, this place will no longer be mine!"

His Majesty clearly did not agree to Zhang Xuezhou's departure, which left Zhang Xuezhou feeling quite disgruntled. He felt that his ailing condition made it difficult for His Majesty to reconsider his decision.

"I will personally accompany you this time," the Venerable One said. "I refuse to believe that those people of the Great Qin Dynasty are still powerful enough to kill me after a hundred years!"

Using torches as a guide was not feasible, so His Majesty had no choice but to risk his own life.

Compared to the first time when the Yang Soul Dharma Body and the fire candle were used, the second time Zhang Xuezhou and the Venerable One's true form were used.

His Majesty did not believe he had been killed, but Zhang Xuezhou felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing the news.

Zhang Xuezhou's biggest taboo was facing off against a powerful cultivator head-on; even being hit by the aftershocks of a battle would be extremely embarrassing.

He didn't doubt that the Venerable One could fight against that sword-wielding great cultivator, but Zhang Xuezhou was a little worried about being beaten to death.

"I dislike being targeted by formations, so I will definitely protect you thoroughly!"

Seeing that Zhang Xuezhou's face was a little pale, how could the Venerable One not understand that Zhang Xuezhou was not capable of intervening in a confrontation of this level? He quickly offered a word of comfort.

"His True Self Realm suppression can target you, but it can't target my true self," the Venerable One said confidently. "You should know that my Great Wilderness Creation Scripture is specifically designed to circumvent intimidation and suppression. If you borrow my power, he cannot affect you, nor can he break the Acupoint-Fixing Technique!"

"My ' Great Wilderness Creation Scripture ' is of very low quality!"

"With me here, that's not a problem!"

Zhang Xuezhou had just given a perfunctory reply when he was immediately taken over by the Venerable One.

This left Zhang Xuezhou speechless, unsure of what to say.

He suffered a head injury from practicing the "Great Wilderness Creation Scripture," and his progress in cultivating the Realm Technique was also hindered by his Yang Soul Body.

Zhang Xuezhou's predicament in cultivation was all related to the Venerable One.

Of course, Zhang Xuezhou must say that he had gained a lot of benefits from the Venerable One, and that the Venerable One did not intend to harm him when he gave him all of this, but rather it was a reward.

However, due to a series of unforeseen circumstances, Zhang Xuezhou suffered a great misfortune.

This even includes the "Yuan Dan Technique" that I just started practicing.

Everything was going well, but Zhang Xuezhou kept getting into trouble, which explains why Zhang Xuezhou didn't want to learn anything from the Venerable One.

He felt that he and the Venerable One were incompatible, or perhaps the other party had some special qualities. Zhang Xuezhou was not worthy of the Venerable One's reward, but Zhang Xuezhou obviously could not refuse the Venerable One's arrangement.

Whether he likes it or not, he has no choice but to cooperate.

"Would it be a burden to you if I borrowed your power?" Zhang Xuezhou asked cautiously.

"What's this about being a burden?" The Venerable One waved his hand dismissively, then suddenly realized and said, "You don't need to worry about me going back on my word. I've protected many people in the past, and once I've promised protection, I won't harm them!"

"His word is his bond, he certainly won't go back on his word," Lu Baibai interjected in support. "Besides, modern humans only live for a few decades, your lifespan isn't long either!"

"Um!"

Zhang Xuezhou gave a brief reply.

If the problem of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon cannot be solved, Zhang Xuezhou's lifespan will be very short.

If the problem of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon is solved, his body can survive for quite a long time.

"I'm still waiting for Little Zhang to die of old age so I can retrieve the Green Wood Staff!"

When Zhang Xuezhou and the Venerable One bound the "Great Wilderness Creation Scripture," Lu Baibai was Zou Bugui by the bronze gate, indicating that the demons' words were not empty promises, but truly kept their word.

This made Zou Bugui give an awkward laugh.

Zou Bugui felt that His Majesty should take even more longevity pills to try to make his body collapse from taking too many drugs as soon as possible, so as to avoid losing his freedom. Zhang Xuezhou was also unlucky enough to be conscripted to do risky things.

He awkwardly agreed with Lu Baibai's statement, then looked at Zhang Xuezhou, who was being encouraged by the Venerable One to cultivate the "Great Wilderness Creation Scripture".

Spiritual practice is never easy to achieve quickly, but this does not include external conditions.

Techniques such as "Yangpo Incarnation Technique" and "Yuandan Technique" are external methods that can be enlightened by the Venerable One.

The Great Wilderness Creation Scripture, on the other hand, is a means of protection, which involves using the ability to bind companions. As long as the Venerable One is not intimidated or suppressed, Zhang Xuezhou will not be suppressed by intimidation.

The cultivation of the "Great Wilderness Creation Scripture" is more of a kind of Incantation Technique to influence distance, while the Venerable One controls it with subtlety. Not to mention Zhang Xuezhou, who is thousands of feet away, it will still have an effect even if they are thousands of miles apart.

As long as His Majesty doesn't find Zhang Xuezhou annoying, and doesn't mind being dragged down by a weakling like Zhang Xuezhou, thus lowering his own ability to resist and deter, and thus voluntarily withdraws his protection, Zhang Xuezhou can indeed benefit from the "Great Wilderness Creation Scripture".

Listening to Zhang Xuezhou and the Venerable One's continuous exchange, Zou Bugui felt a little more at ease.

"If Xuezhou can make further progress, he won't be intimidated and suppressed anymore!"

My thoughts Zou Bugui.

Opposite the Venerable One, Zhang Xuezhou, who was practicing the Great Wilderness Creation Scripture for the second time, felt a series of unusual sensations.

This feeling is like the sense of incompatibility between the many people in Western Capital City who are promoting Gene Fighting Technique and Zhang Xuezhou who is promoting Realm Technique.

He felt that the Venerable One's cultivation method seemed extremely special, and his various methods were completely different from those of normal demons.

Recalling the Venerable One's human-faced, snake-bodied form, Zhang Xuezhou even pondered the strange phenomena he witnessed when he underwent his Lightning Tribulation.

That was a powerful cultivator whose appearance was similar to that of the Venerable One, which made Zhang Xuezhou wonder if there was any connection between the Venerable One and the other party.

"Your Excellency, have you ever heard of the vast world?"

The moment the Great Wilderness Creation Scripture successfully bound them together, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but ask a question.

"In this vast world, isn't the outer heaven of the Three Realms the Great Wilderness?"

His Majesty expressed his doubt, wondering where Zhang Xuezhou had heard such erroneous information.

"The Great Wilderness of the Outer Heavens is extremely dangerous. Even someone of my strength wouldn't be qualified to enter it; I'd be captured and eaten by the cultivators there. Don't even think about it!"

His Excellency's face showed helplessness, and also a hint of sadness.

But as long as he thought about being able to survive in the Three Realms, he felt that it was good that he was still alive despite being less skilled than others.