Chapter 1305
: Stepping on the Immortal Emperor
The Ferryboat slowly sailed through the sea of stars.
However, after the fierce battle with the nine-headed star dragon, the surrounding nebula became somewhat scattered.
On the hull, the lotus patterns still shimmered with a faint blue light, completely isolating the malevolent and bloody aura that permeated the void.
Ye Yang sat cross-legged on a futon in the boat, his eyes closed. Golden light occasionally streamed through the halo, and he was continuously absorbing the primordial power transformed from the true spirit blood of the Nine-Headed Star Dragon into his body.
The profound feeling I had when absorbing the essence of the giant Kun just now seemed insignificant compared to what I felt now.
The Nine-Headed Star Dragon is a descendant of the true spirits of heaven and earth. The Daoist charm and power contained in its essence and blood far surpass those of ordinary half-step Thunder Tribulation Realm demon beasts.
Even cultivators at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm must refine it carefully in order to absorb it completely.
Within his body's Qi Sea, the vast primordial spirit's Dao power surged like a boiling river, circulating wildly.
He dismantled and refined every strand of true spiritual essence, transforming it into his own power.
The slight fatigue and hidden dangers left on the physical body from breaking through the tribulation and fighting the demonic beasts are now slowly dissipating under the nourishment of the true spirit blood.
In an instant, even his bones became more resilient and his meridians became wider.
His primordial spirit sat upright in his sea of consciousness, and his previously somewhat illusory figure became crystal clear.
After an unknown amount of time, Ye Yang slowly opened his eyes. Two streaks of purple-gold light flashed from the depths of his eyes before returning to calm.
He slowly raised his hand, flicked his fingertips, and a wisp of purple and blue magical power surged out, condensing into a small sword shadow in the air.
"call!"
Ye Yang gently exhaled a breath of turbid air, which contained a faint trace of black energy, the impurities expelled during the refining of essence blood.
He stretched his body, and his bones made a series of soft "crackling" sounds. An unprecedented sense of ease swept over him, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his body.
After enduring countless hardships, his body, nourished by the essence of true spirit and refined by itself, finally returned to its peak condition.
Although his cultivation level had not broken through the shackles of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, it had loosened somewhat.
"It seems that the essence of the nine-headed star dragon has been of great help to you."
The voice of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal came from the side.
He sat cross-legged at the bow of the boat, closing his eyes to meditate, surrounded by a faint aura of blue lotus, as if he had merged with the starry sea.
It seems that the Dao power consumed in the fierce battle with the Nine-Headed Star Dragon has been largely recovered.
Ye Yang turned around, cupped his hands in a salute to the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, and spoke with genuine gratitude in his voice.
"It's all thanks to you, senior. If you hadn't killed the Nine-Headed Star Dragon and given its essence blood to me, I wouldn't have been able to stabilize my cultivation and nourish my body so quickly."
He knew in his heart that the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's actions were not only to help him improve his strength, but also to prepare for his subsequent journey to the depths of the Boundary Sea to search for the remains of the Thunder Emperor True Dragon.
After all, that area is far too dangerous.
Only if his strength is formidable enough can the two of them have a greater chance of winning when they join forces.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Ye Yang with a hint of approval in them.
"Your own foundation is solid, and with the blessing of good fortune, you are able to quickly refine the essence of the true spirit and stabilize your cultivation. This is also your skill."
"However, the path of cultivation is gradual and one should not be impatient for quick results. The Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm is not the end. If one wants to truly control one's own path and explore higher realms, one must proceed cautiously and cultivate oneself step by step."
"Juniors always remember the teachings of their predecessors."
Ye Yang responded respectfully.
He knew that the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal was a great being who had lived for countless years and possessed extensive knowledge; his words naturally contained profound truths.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal nodded slightly and said no more. The next moment, he flicked his finger and a stream of azure Dao power flowed into the Void-Crossing Boat.
The previously still Ferry Boat suddenly started moving again, its azure lotus patterns gleaming brightly, transforming into a streak of azure light that tore through the void and sped towards the depths of the Star Sea Realm.
This time.
The speed of the ferry boat was several degrees faster than before.
The star debris and nebulae outside the ship were like a rapidly receding scroll, vanishing in an instant, leaving only a blurry shadow.
Ye Yang returned to the futon, sat cross-legged, and instead of continuing to refine the power, closed his eyes.
They began to review the fierce battle between the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and the Ink Flame Giant Kun and the Nine-Headed Star Dragon, carefully studying the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's swordsmanship.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's swordsmanship uses softness to overcome hardness, containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth. It seems effortless, yet it can unleash earth-shattering power.
It is completely different from his own domineering and fierce swordsmanship, yet it has a similar effect.
He tried to combine the essence of the Azure Lotus Sword Technique with his own Xuanwu Dao Principles and Thunder Tribulation Dao Principles.
Through imitation and practice in his sea of consciousness, he gradually gained some insights, and the Daoist aura around him became more and more vibrant.
Time slips away unnoticed.
The Ferryboat sped through the sea of stars, traversing one dangerous star field after another and avoiding hordes of powerful demonic beasts.
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They also encountered several groups of cultivators, including lone cultivators, sect disciples traveling in groups, and groups from various factions.
Most of these cultivators were between the Dharma Aspect True Person Realm and the Half-Step Thunder Tribulation Realm. Upon seeing the pure aura of the green lotus surrounding Du Xuzhou and its powerful presence, they all kept their distance and dared not approach.
They clearly recognized the extraordinary nature of this sword-shaped boat and the formidable strength of the cultivators on board.
Ye Yang would occasionally open his eyes and observe the cultivators and star field outside through the porthole of the Void Transit Boat.
He noticed that most of the cultivators in this starry sea looked hurried, with a hint of fatigue and vigilance, clearly indicating that they had been traveling in the starry sea for many years and had experienced many dangers.
Compared to the cultivation world where Lingxiao City is located.
The living environment in this starry sea realm is even harsher. Although there are many opportunities, the dangers are also greater. A slight mistake can lead to death and annihilation.
"Soon, we will reach the edge of the Star Sea Realm. After passing through that void barrier, we will be able to enter the cultivation world where the Great Fortune Dynasty is located."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's voice rang out again, breaking the tranquility within the boat.
Ye Yang slowly opened his eyes, a hint of anticipation flashing in them.
"Senior, what are the differences between the cultivation world where the Great Yun Dynasty is located and the realm where Lingxiao City is located?"
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal gazed out of the ship's deck, his eyes filled with a hint of reminiscence and admiration.
"The realm where the Great Fortune Dynasty is located is called the 'Great Fortune Realm,' which is one of the few habitable realms in this star sea. It is rich in spiritual energy and full of Daoist charm, far surpassing the realm where Lingxiao City is located."
"Moreover, the Great Yun Dynasty has been established for thousands of years and has a profound foundation. Not only do ordinary people live in peace and contentment, but cultivators and mortals also get along well, forming a unique picture of a great world of cultivation."
After a pause, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal continued.
"Emperor Ren Ta Xian proved his Dao through tribulation with the body of a mortal, established the Great Fortune Dynasty, and set rules that cultivators must not bully mortals, but must protect the common people and guide them to goodness."
"Over time, a culture of cultivators protecting mortals and mortals revering cultivators has developed in the Great Realm, which is extremely rare in other cultivation worlds."
Ye Yang's heart stirred.
In the cultivation world he experienced, most cultivators were high and mighty.
Mortals are like ants, and it is common for cultivators to bully mortals and plunder their resources.
Even in Lingxiao City, although the order was well maintained, there was a clear divide between cultivators and mortals, and the harmonious coexistence described by the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal had never existed.
He was somewhat looking forward to witnessing this so-called great world of cultivation firsthand.
Just as Ye Yang was pondering, the Void Ferry suddenly trembled, the blue lotus patterns around it flashed, and its speed gradually slowed down.
Ye Yang looked up and saw a faint, transparent barrier appearing in the void outside the ship.
Above the barrier, a faint golden light lingered, containing a rich Daoist charm and imperial majesty.
On the other side of the fortress, a vast and boundless land could be vaguely seen. Above the land, spiritual energy swirled, clouds and mist swirled, and the outlines of cities, mountains, and rivers were faintly visible, exuding a peaceful and profound atmosphere.
"This is the void barrier of the Great Cycle Realm."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal stood up, his gaze falling upon the transparent barrier.
"This barrier was personally laid down by Emperor Rentaxian. It contains the power of the dynasty and the laws of heaven and earth. It can not only resist the invasion of monsters and dangers from the star sea, but also protect the spiritual energy of the Great Fortune Realm from being lost."
"For ordinary cultivators, it is by no means easy to pass through this barrier. Even with the help of high-level magic artifacts, it will take a lot of effort, and they may even be backfired by the power above the barrier."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal raised his hand and waved it.
The azure lotus aura around him surged, and a giant azure sword phantom materialized, gently slashing towards the void barrier.
The giant sword phantom contained a rich azure lotus Daoist charm and lightning tribulation Daoist power, but it did not have the slightest domineering aura. Instead, it carried a gentleness, as if it were respectfully knocking on the door of the Great Fortune Realm.
"Buzz!"
With a soft sound, the cyan giant sword phantom landed on the void barrier. The golden light on the barrier flickered slightly, without the slightest crack.
It did not release any backlash; instead, it slowly opened a crack.
A rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged from the crevice.
The spiritual energy contained a faint hint of everyday life and imperial majesty, quite different from the chilling aura of the starry sea.
"Walk."
With a soft shout, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal leaped out of the Void-Crossing Boat, his figure transforming into a streak of azure light, passing through the gap and entering the Great Fortune Realm.
Ye Yang followed closely behind, his figure flashing as he also passed through the void barrier and stepped into this legendary world of cultivation.
The moment Ye Yang stepped into the Great Realm, he felt a rich yet gentle spiritual energy of heaven and earth rush towards him.
It instantly enveloped his entire body. This spiritual energy was several times more concentrated than that of the most concentrated areas in Lingxiao City, and it was extremely pure, without the slightest impurity.
The inhalation brought him immense comfort and a sense of clarity. The Daoist aura surrounding him, nourished by this rich spiritual energy, became increasingly gentle and profound.
He looked up and saw a vast, boundless plain before him.
On the plains, the grass is lush and green, and the flowers are in full bloom.
In the distance, there are rolling mountains, shrouded in mist and ancient trees, with glimpses of ancient palaces and Taoist temples.
On the plain, wide roads crisscross, and people come and go in an endless stream.
There were ordinary people dressed in simple clothes with peaceful expressions, as well as cultivators in Taoist robes with calm demeanor, and imperial soldiers in armor with upright postures.
Ordinary people gathered in small groups, some hurrying along the road, some setting up stalls to sell their wares, and some working in the fields. They all wore faint smiles, their expressions peaceful and content, without the slightest anxiety or unease.
The cultivators mostly appeared calm and composed, some traveling alone and others in groups, walking along the road, occasionally stopping to help ordinary people in need.
Some cultivators could revive withered crops by the roadside with a simple wave of their hand.
Some cultivators took out elixirs and gave them to people suffering from serious illnesses.
Some monks also used their spiritual power to repair damaged roads and houses along the way.
When ordinary people saw the cultivators, they all showed respectful and grateful smiles and bowed with their hands clasped in greeting.
The monks mostly returned the greetings gently, without any airs, and the two sides got along very well.
In the distance, the city walls stand tall and majestic, with blue bricks and gray tiles arranged in neat rows.
Within the city walls, wisps of smoke rose from chimneys, and the city was bustling with activity, a scene that combined the everyday life of ordinary people with the atmosphere of cultivators practicing their arts.
The two elements blend together to create a vibrant, peaceful, and tranquil scene.
Ye Yang stood there, nodding as he witnessed the harmonious coexistence between cultivators and mortals.
The great era of cultivation that the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal spoke of was indeed well-deserved.
On this land, cultivation is no longer a pursuit for cultivators alone, but a responsibility to protect the mortal world and nourish heaven and earth.
Mortals are no longer seen as ants by cultivators, but rather as an important part of this world, coexisting and blending with them.
This is the world of the Universiade.
The voice of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal rang out beside him. He looked at the scene before him with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"Emperor Ren Taxian is a man of great talent and ambition. He created such a great world of cultivation with his own strength, allowing cultivators and mortals to live in harmony. This is truly rare."
"Throughout the entire Star Sea Realm, only the Great Fortune Dynasty can achieve this."
Ye Yang slowly came back to his senses, nodded, and his tone was full of admiration.
"As expected, Emperor Ren Ta Xian is indeed a legendary figure."
"Let's go. Ahead lies a city called 'Qingyang.' Let's rest for a while before heading to the capital of the dynasty to pay our respects to this Emperor Taxian."
"Immortal Qinglian said, and with a flick of his body, he flew towards Qingyang City in the distance."
Ye Yang followed closely behind, his figure transforming into a purple rainbow, flying side by side with the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.
As they flew, the cultivators and common people on the road below sensed their powerful aura.
They all stopped in their tracks, looked up, and their eyes held a mixture of awe and curiosity.
However, while these cultivators and common people showed reverence, they did not exhibit any panic or attempt to avoid the situation.
Clearly, powerful cultivators are not uncommon in the Great Realm.
Before long, the city of Qingyang in the distance became clearer and clearer.
Qingyang City is a grand city with walls that are dozens of feet high, made of blue bricks and carved with the patterns of the four divine beasts: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise.
The city gate was incredibly wide, and on either side of the entrance stood two armored soldiers with calm and composed demeanor.
Most of these soldiers were at the Qi Condensation Realm, while some of their leaders had already reached the Martial Arts Realm. Their expressions were serious.
Outside the city gates, the scene was bustling with activity.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and Ye Yang slowly descended and landed on the street.
Ye Yang looked up.
The streets were lined with shops, including those run by cultivators selling elixirs, magical artifacts, and cultivation techniques.
The shop was filled with spiritual energy and displayed all kinds of pills, magical artifacts and cultivation techniques, attracting many cultivators to come and make purchases.
There were also teahouses, restaurants, and inns run by ordinary people, which were bustling with activity and thriving businesses.
Ordinary people and cultivators sat at the same table, chatting and laughing without any barriers between them.
"Elder, please take a look. This pill of mine is a Mind-Concentrating Pill, which can help cultivators stabilize their minds and increase their cultivation speed. It's reasonably priced and of fair value!"
A cultivator dressed in a gray Taoist robe saw Ye Yang and the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and quickly stepped forward with a warm smile, handing them a small jade bottle.
He could sense that Ye Yang and the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal possessed extremely powerful auras, far surpassing his own, clearly indicating that they were high-level cultivators.
If he could close this deal, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous opportunity for him.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal slightly raised his hand.
"No need, thank you, fellow Daoist."
His voice was gentle, yet it carried an invisible pressure.
The cultivator involuntarily stopped in his tracks, his heart filled with even greater awe. He dared not disturb him any further and could only respectfully step aside and bow in greeting.
"Yes, I was rude." (End of Chapter)