Chapter 1260
[Immortal Realm Chapter] Epochal Game, Domain Prototype
When the topic of Chinese Paladin was mentioned, Xing Yiyuan fell silent.
Gone was the playful tone from before; instead, he sighed, his voice slightly heavy, and said:
"Don't think I'm doing this for myself, kid. It's also for your safety. If you really think you can relax once you get to the Immortal Realm, you're sorely mistaken. The Immortal Realm is a place fraught with danger for you!"
What? ? ?
Lin Shan was completely stunned, holding the star probe and somewhat at a loss.
I just asked you for some pointers, why are you suddenly starting to threaten me? What's going on here?
Xing Yiyuan's voice was as still as a deep well.
"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You're trying to fool me into helping you break through your cultivation level. Finding a star core to forge a celestial sword is just an excuse. You didn't really care about it at all, did you?"
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Lin Shan paused, realizing that was indeed what he was thinking!
I am only at the Nascent Soul stage now. Even if I reach the Void Transformation stage, I will be nothing more than a large ant in the vast Upper Realm. Without becoming an immortal, I will never be able to enter the superior realm.
With our current complete lack of knowledge, we don't even know how to get to the high and mighty Star Court in the Immortal Realm, let alone go to some remote and desolate star field. Isn't that just courting death?
But on the surface, she still had to appease her grandmother.
"Senior, what are you saying? I didn't say I wouldn't help you. I have to solve the current predicament first!"
Xing Yiyuan snorted coldly.
"I'm warning you! I was lenient just now because there were outsiders present, but you'd better not try anything funny with me in the future, because I'm not the only sword immortal in this world!"
"What do you mean?"
"At the end of the Immortal Dao Era, ancient sword immortals are emerging one after another, each choosing a compatible immortal genius to possess. I have chosen you, so other sword immortals will naturally choose others as well, laying the groundwork for the future!"
"What does this have to do with my safety?"
Lin Shan frowned, not understanding what she was trying to say.
"If the powerful figures of the ancient era of swordsmanship will emerge ahead of schedule, then won't the powerful figures of other ancient eras also emerge? Now that the secrets of heaven have been revealed, dragons and snakes are rising up, and all sorts of demons and monsters are showing up. The immortal realm in the future will be a stage for a hodgepodge, with the shadows of various ancient era powerful figures behind many geniuses, and naturally, they will also face bloodshed and turmoil!"
Seeing that he was still so carefree and unaware of the dangers ahead, Xing Yiyuan had no choice but to tell him the truth.
"When you encounter other prodigies possessed by ancient era powerhouses, if you don't have the ability to protect yourself, you will easily be devoured. This is the principle of the big fish eating the small fish!"
"If they kill you, they can plunder our fortune and thus have a better chance of survival in the great calamity of the era. If we want to catch up with the immortals who are currently high above the immortals in the immortal world, who are the rulers of the current era, we definitely have to rely on killing to snowball our power!"
"We're partners now, comrades-in-arms once we're up there, and a team that will face the great calamity together in the future! As I grow stronger, you'll grow stronger too. But these clothes we're wearing now are no match for the fighting, which is why we need to forge a celestial sword."
"Otherwise, if you wander around up there and accidentally run into someone you can't afford to offend, who will protect you besides me? Rely on that cowardly jinx who doesn't dare to show his face?"
what? !
Lin Shan was almost startled.
How did Xing Yiyuan know about the jinx?
"No, you... what exactly is your background?"
He had no reason to panic, after all, the jinx was his deepest hidden trump card, which he hadn't even told his closest relatives. How did the other party know about it?
"Look at your behavior. I meant no harm. I only found out after my fate was tied to you."
Xing Yiyuan became emotional when talking about this.
After some explanation, it turned out that the Star Sword Immortal chose to emerge from the ancient tomb and venture out with his destiny bound to it, and only then did he gradually understand his identity.
Upon learning that the boy in front of her was a jinx, she was nearly driven mad with anger!
After years of lying low, just as they were about to make a big splash, a jinx struck them from the sky, binding their fates together. Anyone would be dumbfounded.
But what frustrated her was that she had chosen this path herself, and who knew that this guy was a jinx, and she just happened to run into him!
There's nothing we can do now; we have to accept it.
That's why she felt it was so troublesome to be around this kid; there would be endless trouble in the future.
That's why I couldn't wait to forge the immortal sword!
"Once you reach the Void Realm, those of the same level will be no threat. The only ones you'll need to avoid are True Immortals! But as long as I have a Celestial Sword, it's enough to protect your life. Even if you can't win, you can run away, understand?"
Lin Shan was still reeling from the shock of his jinx being exposed.
After carefully sensing it, it seemed that there was indeed a starlight surrounding them near the large black chimney above their heads, confirming that their fates were indeed connected. It seemed that this matter was indeed true.
The jinx's ability to cause trouble was already top-notch, and it goes without saying that he had been through a lot. Now, he was also caught up in the conflict between ancient eras, which made him feel depressed.
You might have a Star Sword Immortal on you, but someone else might have some kind of old man on them. You could easily run into trouble if you're not careful!
"Understood. It seems the first step to returning to the Immortal Realm is to find a star core and acquire the means to survive against True Immortals."
Lin Shan was uncertain whether he could return to the Immortal Realm given the current dire situation in the Microcosm, how he would return, and what trials he would face once he did. The road ahead was truly fraught with difficulties!
Xing Yiyuan comforted him:
"Don't worry, the old monsters from the ancient era are not so easy to encounter. Most of them are hiding in the lower realm, usually possessing the bodies of ascended beings. Just be careful of your fellow travelers."
Then we got down to business, which was about breaking through to the Void Transformation stage.
Generally, there are seven major thresholds between the Nascent Soul stage and the Void Transformation stage, which are listed in chronological order as follows:
Seeing through the void, cleansing the mortal world, the flawless primordial embryo, the void inscribed with the Dao, the ninety-nine heavenly tribulations, facing the inner demons, the nascent realm!
Unlike the Nascent Soul stage and the Primordial Spirit stage, the first two stages can be switched in certain processes. One can fill up all the gaps through original accumulation, and when the water is full, it overflows, thus breaking through naturally.
The steps involved in the Void Insight are interconnected and must be followed step by step. Moreover, they must all be completed in one go. If you stop halfway, your primordial spirit will be destroyed and there will be no chance to start over!
Star Sword Immortal saw his shortcomings at a glance:
"Your cultivation has not yet reached the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage, and is even inferior to your clone. Furthermore, your understanding of the void is severely lacking, making it insufficient to even touch upon the laws of the void. You haven't even properly condensed your Dharma form, so you can't support the rudimentary form of your domain at all."
After some analysis, even if he has a lot of treasures, as long as he dares to try to break through the Void Realm, he will almost certainly die!
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Lin Shan was unable to answer immediately.
In the Dharma-ending Age of the Microcosm, if I want to fill the pool of late-stage Primordial Spirit and cultivate to the peak of Primordial Spirit, I need the right time and place, but my current situation clearly does not allow it.
Previously, he could only comprehend the Void Laws slowly over a long period of time, but now, with the Star-Probing Needle, he can continuously interact with this treasure to assist him, and with his comprehension, his progress will definitely be rapid.
Speaking of Dharma forms, this is the key to the future prototype of this domain!
As we all know, the domain is the symbol of the Void Realm. It can control all the land within a radius of thousands of miles. Here, one can be the absolute master. No matter where I am, once the domain is activated, I will have the advantage of timing and location!
There are several types of domains: Dharma Realm, Supernatural Power Realm, Spiritual Treasure Realm, and Array Realm.
Among them, the Dharma Aspect Domain is the most powerful domain, because it is like a natal magic weapon, which can be controlled at will and can even defend against sneak attacks at critical moments. Therefore, it is extremely difficult for cultivators in the Void Transformation stage to perish! However, in the stage of domain condensation, different cultivators have different levels of domain development, which is why there is the saying of the seventh stage, the prototype of the domain.
When you first break through, everyone's field is just in its infancy. How to develop it, how to explore new directions, and how to allocate skill points are all up to the individual!
“I can’t control your cultivation, and you need to work hard to comprehend the void yourself. But I can give you some advice on the domain aspect. Show me your Dharma form.”
Xingjianxian spoke lazily, and Lin Shan didn't hesitate, obediently summoning the Thunder Pool Dharma Image and the Calamity Star Dharma Image, one on the left and one on the right.
Huh?
Clearly, the other party hadn't expected that he would have two Dharma forms!
However, this was no challenge for the sword immortal. With a slight thought, she guessed the cause and effect, her star-shaped skirt trembling slightly as if she were pondering.
“You initially cultivated both alchemy and soul cultivation, and then merged them during the Nascent Soul stage in preparation for breaking through to the Pure Yang path. As a result, you left behind two Dharma forms. This seems like a good thing, but it also means that you will have to spend more effort maintaining them later.”
Lin Shan nodded. This black sphere of calamity was indeed troublesome. He had to redo it after each battle. But as the amount of paint increased, he found it increasingly difficult to conceal, which made him very tired. He was afraid of being exposed to those with ulterior motives.
"Logically speaking, if both Dharma Forms can form domains, it would be a good thing to have an extra layer of protection during the Void Transformation stage. In fact, at certain stages after becoming an immortal, it could even play a significant role in assisting in the condensation of the Langhuan Purple Mansion! However, there are also drawbacks, and the gains and losses are difficult to weigh."
Xing Yiyuan has an exceptionally high vision; she has already thought about the distant future and even considered what it would be like after she becomes an immortal!
Lin Shan humbly accepted the instruction. Since he was not yet in a position to grasp the bigger picture, it was best to follow the experience of his seniors.
"In my opinion, since you previously cultivated a Dharma Aspect Cave Heaven, you have an innate advantage in the progress of the nascent domain. Why not focus on condensing the Thunder Pool Domain?"
"The Calamity Star Dharma Form is suitable for single-target attacks. Converting it into a domain will significantly damage your combat power, and the conversion benefits are generally mediocre. It will also disrupt your star cultivation arrangements. It would be better to continue along the path of your natal star."
"Moreover, the Microcosm is currently in grave danger, and there probably isn't enough time for you to take care of two domains at the same time. If you want to break through to the Void Transformation stage as soon as possible, you might as well focus all your energy on the Thunder Pool Dharma Form!"
"I have some cultivation insights about the Dharma Aspect Grotto Heaven here, so I will pass them on to you."
As she spoke, a beam of blue light shot out from her star-studded skirt.
Lin Shan neither dodged nor avoided it, letting it enter his forehead. Immediately afterward, a surge of information flowed into his mind, giving him a new understanding.
This is the Yuan Shen version of the "Dharma-image Cave Heaven" secret technique!
Back then, his secret technique was only at the fifth level, which corresponds to the Nascent Soul stage and is the limit. This caused the innate thunder spirit to be unable to break through to the primordial spirit in the thunder pool and had to return to the Wind and Thunder Pavilion before ascending. The thunder otter also ran back to the spirit beast ring after reaching the primordial spirit stage, unwilling to stay in his dharma form any longer.
Now that we have the sixth-tier secret technique, we can quickly upgrade our Dharma Aspect Cave Heaven!
With a tap of the spirit beast ring, the sleeping Thunder Otter was pulled out in a daze and then thrown into the Thunder Pool.
"We need a lot of lightning to cultivate this grotto-heaven, so I'll use you as a generator and refine you!!!"
Lin Shan suddenly shouted and his hands formed hand seals.
Thunder Beast: "???"
Before it could figure out what was happening, a powerful pressure struck, and it felt dizzy and nauseous, so it couldn't help but open its mouth. Instantly, countless lightning threads began to flee wildly, shooting out towards the surrounding Thunder Pool Cave.
Waaaaah~~~
Startled, it quickly covered its mouth and nose with its paws, but Lin Shan outside pinched it fiercely with both hands, and its bulging belly was instantly flattened by the force, causing it to involuntarily open its mouth and spew blood!
puff--
Bundles of lightning surged forth as if they were free, greedily absorbed by the Thunder Pool Dharma Image to construct the cave heaven.
"Chirp chirp chirp!!!"
The Thunder Beast panicked, wagging its tail as if it wanted to escape, but Lin Shan outside grinned maliciously and slammed the door of the cave shut, locking it firmly inside.
Bang!
Go and refine it!
They're kept so fat and big all the time, aren't they just there to bleed me dry when it matters?
There was no other way; the Microcosm lacked spiritual energy, so he could only squeeze his own spirit pets to their limits. This was a temporary measure, and he figured the Thunder Beast inside would understand.
Xingjianxian watched the whole thing and couldn't help but be speechless.
That kid has no sense of decency.
but
我喜欢！
What are subordinates for? Aren't they just there to be ruthlessly exploited?
"There's nothing more I can do to help you with. Call me again when you're ready to break through to the Void Realm. Also, remember to collect the Yang energy from the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation; it's related to the allocation of your Pure Yang Immortal Body and Yang Spirit when you break through to True Immortal."
The star-like skirt transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the spirit beast ring.
Lin Shan let out a long breath. After chatting with the other party, he found that he had received too much information and needed to digest it properly, especially since some things required repeated study and research.
With his current level of understanding, he seemed to have sensed something in the other person's words, but they didn't say it outright. He felt like he had grasped something, but he just couldn't break through that barrier!
"Could it be my imagination?"
A sudden heaviness settled in his heart, and his body trembled slightly involuntarily as a strange feeling washed over him.
After a short while, by forcing myself into a meditative state, I finally managed to suppress my chaotic thoughts.
After thinking for a moment, he got up and went to another cabin to find the Spirit Master.
He took out the star-finding needle and bowed respectfully.
"Senior, I wish to explore the laws of the void. Please activate the Mysterious Heavenly Treasure to assist me!"
A glint flashed in the eyes of the Spirit Master, who glanced at him up and down before nodding.
"Next, I will pierce the void with a needle. You should have experienced the spiritual journey beyond the heavens before. Do not let your primordial spirit leave your body for more than half an hour."
"First, activating such a treasure consumes a lot of energy. Second, since you haven't formed your nascent soul yet, being away from your physical body for too long makes you susceptible to being eroded by the void. Remember to come back as soon as possible and don't delay. It's better to come back in small amounts multiple times!"
"I'll mainly observe the flow of spatial ripples from inside. I'll use a domain to seal off this space from the outside to prevent damage to the ship from affecting others. Are you ready?"
"bring it on!"
Lin Shan stared straight ahead, his eyes fixed on the opposite side. He saw that when the needle gently poked the surface, the space seemed to be calm like a stone thrown into a still pond. Ripples spread out in visible circles, and a black hole the size of a broad bean appeared at the center.
*Smack*
"Now!" (End of Chapter)