Chapter 915
Annual Achievements
Chapter 915 A Century of Achievements
This discussion lasted for three months.
All those who participated in the discussion gained something, and people from both realms recorded the scene of the discussion on jade slips for future reference.
During the discussions, Gu Yuanqing's avatar participated in almost every aspect, but most of the time he simply sat at the head of the table, closing his eyes to rest. He only spoke occasionally when something interested him or when the discussions between the two realms reached a bottleneck.
Almost every sentence hit the nail on the head, giving cultivators from both realms a sense of clarity, as if the clouds had been lifted to reveal the blue sky.
This is actually normal. His cultivation level is high, and he can directly enter the path of immortality. He also cultivates the laws of two realms. Many things are just looking back on the path he took.
However, his experience is not suitable for other cultivators, and even Li Miaoxuan cannot fully learn from it.
His methods of cultivation originated from scriptures and were mostly only suitable for himself.
At the beginning of his cultivation, he borrowed the ability to manipulate objects, which allowed him to change his course.
If it were someone else, they would probably immediately suffer a collapse of their foundation and fall into a state of demonic possession.
As expected, this exchange of ideas yielded some results, but it is still too early to find a way out.
The cultivation methods of both realms have undergone countless trials and tribulations, and have been verified and refined by numerous cultivators. How could the results be achieved overnight? A seemingly insignificant change may benefit one's current realm, but it may immediately lead to future troubles when one reaches a higher realm.
But in the end, they managed to get on the right track, and some of their achievements were useful to both Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan.
Great cultivators such as Lingzun, Xuanji Tianjun, and Xiao Lingyue, who were already at the peak of the Chaotic Undying Realm, had a deeper understanding of the Dao of the Void Immortals, especially Xuanji.
The Dao of the Nine Realms and Divine Continent does, to some extent, compensate for the shortcomings of the Dao path in the Spirit Realm.
The way of the spirit realm lies in wholeness and comprehensiveness, while the way of the Nine Realms Divine Continent can reveal the comprehensiveness.
The exchange between the two realms, the collision of two different traditions and lineages, sparked new ideas that broadened the minds of cultivators in the spirit realm, allowing them to find some opportunities to understand the path to immortality from another perspective.
After this discussion, the next discussion was scheduled for twenty years later.
The cultivators of the Spirit Realm and the Nine Domains of Divine Continent conducted internal discussions and exchanges, accumulating their own strength and seeking opportunities for each other to break through their realms.
At the same time, the matter of the teleportation array was also put on the agenda.
Although the path through the void is open, it takes decades to travel there, which is still quite inconvenient, especially during such discussions.
Sects skilled in array formations, such as Zhou Tianxing Palace, Tiandao Palace, and Xuantian Pavilion, began to discuss the matter, while Lingbao Holy Land and Tiangong Pavilion cooperated in forging corresponding array base artifacts.
Zhou Tianxing Palace, Tiandao Palace, and Xuantian Pavilion are the most renowned array formation lineages in both realms.
Zhou Tianxing Palace is skilled in observing celestial phenomena and determining directions, and has profound expertise in spatial matters.
The Heavenly Path Palace excels at deducing heavenly secrets and setting up grand formations, and its construction of the core of the formation is unique.
Xuantian Pavilion excels at crafting arrays into artifacts, and its array formations and deduction techniques are unparalleled.
The three families joining forces can be described as bringing together the pinnacle of array formation techniques from both realms.
Lingbao Holy Land is famous for its weapon crafting, and Tiangong Pavilion gathers the most outstanding weapon crafting masters in the Nine Domains Divine Continent. The magical artifacts required for the array base are their specialty.
However, the two worlds are too far apart, and all the details need to be carefully considered.
Ultimately, both sides set up their formations in the outer void. Although it was difficult to rely on the power of the earth veins, it did not require breaking through the boundary membrane, and the requirements for the teleportation array were much lower.
The energy required for the teleportation array can be replaced by spirit stones, spirit crystals, spirit veins, or even the spiritual power personally infused by cultivators at the Chaotic Heaven Realm.
Although the cost will be greater, it is a price that both realms can afford.
Even so, long-distance teleportation requires at least the protection of a Hun Tian Realm expert.
Ling Zun and Ling Yi also invited Gu Yuanqing to participate. Since he cultivated the Dao of Space, his participation would make it no longer a problem to anchor the spatial location of the teleportation array.
Once the plan was finalized, both sides immediately took action, striving to complete it before the next Daoist discussion.
The sacred Lingbao Land and the Heavenly Craft Pavilion began forging the magical artifacts needed for the array base.
The two sets of seventy-two Void Boundary Stakes each require extraterrestrial meteorite iron as a base, Void Crystal as a core, and the essence blood of a Chaotic Heaven Realm cultivator as a catalyst, consuming a great deal of resources.
Zhou Tianxing Palace, Tiandao Palace, and Xuantian Pavilion then began to deduce the specific structure of the formation.
Even though both realms have inherited teleportation arrays, neither side has ever set up a cross-realm teleportation array of this length.
It took Zhou Tianxing, Xuanji Tianjun, and Ji Shan, along with experts from their respective sects and Gu Yuanqing, three years to finally produce the first version of the array diagram.
Seven years later, the Void Boundary Stakes were successfully crafted, and then other array artifacts were crafted.
Three years later, with all preparations complete, the array cultivators from the Spirit Realm and the Nine Domains Divine Continent arrived outside their respective realms and began setting up arrays simultaneously.
Thirty-six array pillars, positioned according to specific directions, floated in the void.
Between each stake is a faint spatial connection, forming a huge three-dimensional array.
Ji Shan stood at the center of the formation, holding the formation diagram, and issued a series of commands.
"First stake, in place!"
"The second one..."
……
Each time a formation pillar falls, it bursts forth with a ghostly blue light, creating a mysterious resonance with the surrounding void.
The resonance grew stronger and denser until the thirty-six rays of light merged into one, enveloping the entire formation.
At the same time, Gu Yuanqing's clone stood outside the formation, closing his eyes to sense another formation on the distant other side.
“The seventh one, three-tenths of an inch north,” he suddenly said.
Upon hearing this, Ji Shan immediately led his men to make adjustments.
"The third issue is that the spatial runes are somewhat distorted and need to be reforged."
……
This was repeated several times until Gu Yuanqing nodded, at which point everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, in the Nine Realms Divine Continent, the calibration was also completed under the guidance of another clone of Gu Yuanqing.
This is because Gu Yuanqing uses the Heavenly Fishing Technique to coordinate his two clones, which are separated by hundreds of millions of miles, and can achieve the same result without the slightest deviation. Otherwise, if it were any other cultivator, even if their cultivation level was the same as Gu Yuanqing's, the two clones would probably have to go through countless failures before they had a chance of success.
Then, spiritual veins and spiritual stones will be inserted to inspect the various magical artifacts and array patterns for any flaws.
Several more months have passed.
"Charge!"
The two realms issued orders almost simultaneously.
The already prepared Undying cultivators of the Chaotic Realm made their move, pouring their spiritual power into the core of the formation.
In an instant, dazzling light burst forth from the center of both formations.
Within that light, a portal slowly took shape.
The two formations, spanning the endless void, connected in a single line at this moment.
"It's done!" Ji Shan said, "Don't rush, we still need to test it."
……
More than ten years of hard work have not been in vain.
From then on, travel between the two realms no longer required spending decades traversing the void.
The teleportation array allows for a round trip in a single day, greatly facilitating communication.
Of course, the use of teleportation arrays is not without its limitations.
After all, such a formation is too costly, and the activation of the formation requires both parties to act simultaneously. Therefore, the Great Hao Divine Dynasty and the great cultivators of the Spirit Realm also set rules for the use of formations.
Gu Yuanqing naturally had no objection to this.
He helped with this favor to make communication between the two worlds smoother; otherwise, he would have to mediate many things, which would have been quite troublesome.
How they use it is their own business.
With the teleportation array completed, the day for the second round of Dao discussion will be approaching.
The fear that the Heavenly Demon would come out and cause trouble never came to pass. Even the Eclipse Moon Cult disappeared completely, and the major demon lords all hid deep in the Demon Abyss.
The Heavenly Demons that occasionally come to attack are mostly low-level Heavenly Demons. At most, Heavenly Demons of other levels will use the Heavenly Demon Dao to sense when a cultivator breaks through, but this is naturally much simpler than facing the Heavenly Demons directly.
The second debate was even grander than the first, with more people participating on both sides.
Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan still had clones involved, while their main bodies resided in the Northern Spring World.
At night, when the discussions paused, Gu Yuanqing would usually bring the two clones back to the Northern Spring Realm.
This discussion delved deeper into the subject, as both sides had become more familiar with each other's paths over the years, even exchanging techniques for detailed study, and their approaches were more incisive and accurate.
There is also a preliminary direction for combining the two paths.
During their discussions, there were moments of hearty laughter upon discovering a key point, as well as heated arguments that escalated to the point of physical fights, with each side proving the other right.
At the same time, some of the content of the discussion also spread to the Spirit Realm and the Nine Realms of Divine Continent, like pebbles thrown into a lake, with ripples spreading outwards and gradually affecting every corner of the two realms.
The parts that spread first are often the simplest and easiest to understand.
For example, cultivators in the Nine Realms Divine Continent heard that cultivators in the Spirit Realm could live for ten thousand years if they reached the Yin-Yang Realm, and those who were immortal could live for thirty thousand years. How could they not be tempted?
As a result, many cultivators began to inquire about the ways to obtain spiritual cultivation techniques.
Although the complete cultivation method was never passed on to outsiders, some basic methods of nourishing vital energy and prolonging life could be traded during discussions of the Dao.
Gradually, rumors of spiritual cultivation techniques began to circulate among the common people of the Nine Realms Divine Continent.
Meanwhile, in the spirit realm, some methods of refining the spirit began to circulate. Among those who tried them were rogue cultivators who had been struggling for many years, sect disciples who were stuck at a bottleneck, and great cultivators whose lifespans were about to end.
A rogue cultivator was stuck at the Divine Platform Realm for three hundred years and thought he had no hope in this life. By chance, he obtained a visualization method from the Nine Domains Divine Continent and tried it with the mentality of "giving it a shot". He actually broke through to the Void Heaven Realm overnight.
In the markets of the spirit realm, fragments of cultivation techniques, visualization manuals, and insights into willpower cultivation from the Nine Realms and Divine Continents began to appear, priced extremely high, yet buyers continued to flock to them.
Many sects have also begun to adjust their training methods for their disciples. They first visualize a copy of the immortal inheritance diagram from the Nine Realms Divine Continent to temper their will, and then practice their own inherited techniques. Many of these methods have yielded remarkable results.
In fact, this was a deliberate act by the great cultivators of both realms, using the hands of cultivators from all over the world to make some attempts.
Discussions on the Dao are not just a matter for top cultivators; even techniques derived from deductions need to be verified.
Of course, there are naturally costs involved, and many people have gone astray in their practice.
However, in the pursuit of the Way, these costs are unavoidable!
Overall, the Spirit Realm and the Nine Realms of Divine Continent are a thriving and prosperous place.
In contrast, the Demon Realm is far from peaceful, with constant battles.
The broken seal made the demonic energy in the Demon Realm even more concentrated, and even the Black Sea seemed to be affected.
And because of this, the moon appears a little redder every night.
Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan stood on the mountaintop, looking at the sky.
"Over the years, the Demon Realm has not only failed to calm down, but has instead become increasingly chaotic. It seems that more and more true demonic forces are emerging, and Demon God Mountain has lost control of the Demon Realm," Gu Yuanqing said.
Li Miaoxuan said, "I just don't know if it was done on purpose or if they were truly unable to do it."
Gu Yuanqing stared at the red moon. As his cultivation improved, he became more and more aware of the power contained within the red moon. When his divine sense was revealed, he could vaguely feel an invisible force trying to entangle his soul.
"No matter what the truth is, I'm afraid the Demon Realm will be in big trouble in the future! Fortunately, the transformation of the Northern Spring Realm has been successful, so there's no need to worry too much!"
Li Miaoxuan smiled and said, "That's true."
……
A thousand days seem to pass inside the cave, while a hundred years have passed in the world.
That's how it is for cultivators; before they even realize it, Gu Yuanqing is already eight hundred years old.
Over the past hundred years, the spirit world has undergone many changes.
The two realms of law have gradually merged over the past century, and many results have been achieved.
From the initial exploration to the later in-depth study, and now to the norm, each discussion brings new insights, new methods, and new breakthroughs.
In the spirit realm, the Spirit Venerable, who was closest to the Void Immortal, finally found that opportunity to become a Void Immortal.
After a discussion on the Dao, he said to Gu Yuanqing, "I finally understand what you meant when you said that the Dao of Heaven is flawed!"
Gu Yuanqing clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "Congratulations, fellow Daoist!"
The Spirit Lord sighed softly: "If I had had this enlightenment five thousand years ago, I would be confident that I could break through to the Void Immortal realm. Now... well, I'll just do my best and leave the rest to fate!"
Gu Yuanqing asked, "When do you plan to undergo your tribulation, fellow Daoist?"
"Let's wait a little longer. The exchange between the two realms is at a crucial time, and I dare not let personal matters interfere with the grand plan of the Spirit Realm. Anyway, we've had so many years, what difference does a hundred or two more make?" the Spirit Venerable said with a smile.
Xuanji Tianjun, Xiao Lingyue, and others also made some gains. Although they were not as good as Lingzun, they gradually found the secrets of immortality.
While cultivators below the Chaotic Heaven level tend to make breakthroughs, those above the Chaotic Heaven level, even if they have insights, remain extremely cautious. After all, for cultivators at this level, their goal is not merely to achieve Chaotic Heaven Immortality or become a Void Immortal, but rather to reach an even higher level.
Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan, needless to say, had gained a deeper understanding of the laws of the two realms after five discussions on the Dao. In terms of what they had learned, they even surpassed all other cultivators.
In particular, Gu Yuanqing, during his discussion of the Dao, observed many cultivation methods from both realms. These methods would become resources for him when he deduced his own cultivation methods in the future, enough to push his own cultivation methods to the ultimate perfection!
Over the past century, the development of Beiquan has undergone earth-shattering changes.
Gu Yuanqing's confidence also grew day by day, which is why he kept his temper in check and never used the Dao of Derivation!
At the same time, Gu Yuanqing was already very familiar with the Blessing of the Realm, but he had never had the opportunity to use it.
Until this day, the blood moon underwent another change...
(End of this chapter)