Poverty

Chapter 1724 The Road to the Harem
Li Yanchu had also studied the Dao of Space, and his mastery of it was quite high.

However, what Yunniang comprehended surprised Li Yanchu.

"Second layer of void, third layer of void?"

Li Yan was somewhat moved when he heard Yun Niang's words.

Yunniang explained, "The void is a very mysterious place where nothing can survive for long. However, I found that hiding in one layer is not safe, so I worked hard to explore its mysteries, and before I knew it, I was able to hide in the sixth layer of the void."

Li Yanchu was even more surprised when she heard this.

Normally, when he used Void Reincarnation, he only used it in the first layer of the void, but he never expected that Yunniang had already studied it up to the sixth layer of the void.

"You really are a sixth man!"

Li Yanchu couldn't help but sigh.

Yunniang blushed. She wasn't good at fighting, but she had learned a lot about how to protect herself.

Li Yanchu pondered for a moment and said, "Try hiding in the void and see if I can find you."

Yunniang nodded, hummed in agreement, then paused and disappeared.

Li Yanchu's divine sense was extremely domineering, and coupled with his extraordinary mastery of the void, he immediately sensed Yunniang's location in the void.

However, the next moment, Yunniang's figure disappeared from the void again.

His divine sense spread inwards.

Yunniang was somewhat surprised. She was already quite safe hiding in the second layer of the void, but Li Yanchu's divine sense was so domineering.

She then entered the third and fourth levels, until she entered the fifth level of void, where Li Yanchu could no longer find her.

Yunniang said, "This feeling is a bit scary!"

She had never entered the fifth layer of the void in actual combat before, and Li Yanchu's help in testing it was crucial.

Li Yanchu was somewhat surprised.

After Yunniang entered the fifth layer of the void, no matter what kind of Great Dao he used, he could not sense her whereabouts; she seemed to have completely disappeared.

When Yunniang's figure materialized, Li Yanchu exclaimed, "Your mastery of the Void Technique is indeed extremely high."

Yunniang blushed and whispered, "I'm just too afraid of dying."

Li Yanchu chuckled to himself.
His expression then turned serious.

The Way of the Void is extraordinary.

If there is a sixth layer, is there a seventh layer, or a deeper layer of void?
This Dao of the Void seemed to Li Yanchu to be endless, and many questions arose in his mind.

Yunniang taught Li Yanchu the Dao of Void that she had mastered, and Li Yanchu learned it very quickly.

They taught one and the other learned, and before they knew it, Li Yanchu had been able to enter the third layer of the void.

Yunniang said softly, "I'm much dumber than you."

Li Yanchu shook his head and said seriously, "You are the pioneer of this path, and I learned what you comprehended. Naturally, they are different."

Yunniang was taken aback: "Really?"

“Of course,” Li Yanchu said. “When the Dao of Void is cultivated to a high level, it is probably no less than the Nine Daos of the Innate Realm.”

Yunniang was even more excited upon hearing this.

After leaving Yunniang, Li Yanchu went to Cuihua to learn the Way of Time.

Fang Qinglan and he both cultivate the Supreme Dao, and they can simply verify each other's teachings.

Fang Qinglan was somewhat displeased when she heard that Li Yanchu had gone to study with Cuihua and Yunniang but hadn't come to her.

I just gave him a cold laugh, intending to beat him to a pulp when I saw him.
"Is this a sign that they look down on us, the 'Too Smart' type?"

On the other side, Li Yanchu was already learning the Dao of Time from Cuihua. The Dao of Time was extremely profound and obscure, not among the Nine Daos of the Innate Realm, and was an extremely mysterious field.

While Cuihua was explaining, Li Yanchu was completely confused.

Cuihua stared with her big eyes and asked, "What's wrong?"

Li Yanchu has always been incredibly talented; he can learn any skill or technique instantly.

Even the most profound principles can be explained in a simple and easy-to-understand way after he has mastered them.

It was only after he explained and organized the Supreme Chaos Dao Scripture, this Great Dao Lord's cultivation method, that the people of Jing Realm benefited greatly; otherwise, they would not have been able to understand it at all.

But what's with that bewildered look on his face right now?

Li Yanchu said, "The Dao of Time you speak of is so difficult. Is it really something you could comprehend on your own?"

Cuihua, who had been concerned about Li Yanchu, immediately glared at him angrily upon hearing this: "Of course, do you think I'm not smart?"

She proudly raised her head.

Then Cuihua realized what was happening, and looked at Li Yanchu with a smile in her eyes.
"You can't... not learn it, can you?"

Li Yanchu blushed and quickly said, "How is that possible? Taiyi is the source of all laws, and I can still learn it. How could I not understand the Dao of Time, which is not among the Nine Daos of the Primordial Heaven?"

"And the Void Dao I learned from Yunniang, I was able to enter the third layer of the Void after just a few days."

His voice trailed off as he spoke, and Cuihua covered her mouth and giggled, "So, you just can't learn it?"

"..." Li Yanchu's lips twitched upon hearing this, and he sighed, "The Way of Time is far too difficult; I have absolutely no clue how to do it."

When faced with the Dao of Time, his extraordinary comprehension seemed to fail him, and he was unable to grasp the mysteries of time.

Cuihua felt a surge of pride and satisfaction.

She could always be considered half a disciple of Li Yanchu, as he taught her the Boundless Golden Body and various Great Dao techniques.
Now he had turned over and pinned Li Yanchu down, feeling extremely smug.

Every day thereafter, Cuihua could be seen walking around the imperial palace in a very cheerful mood, occasionally letting out a roar.

"How could you be so stupid? Do it this way, then that way, and that way too, wouldn't that solve it?"

Li Yanchu felt somewhat helpless. He had originally wanted to verify the teachings of the Supreme Dao with Fang Qinglan as soon as possible.
During this time, however, I have been studying the Way of Time, but the most crucial thing is that I have not made any progress whatsoever.

"If I can cultivate the Dao of Time, I can find a way to cultivate the cycle of time. This is a level higher than the life cycle of the Ancient Saint King. At that time, even the Great Dao Lord will not be able to kill me."

Li Yanchu muttered to himself.

After studying for a while, Li Yanchu still made no progress.

Cuihua stood before Li Yanchu, chin held high, gesturing wildly, hands on her hips, looking extremely smug.
"How can you be so stupid? I figured out the Way of Time by referring to the Supreme Dao Scripture, and I quickly made progress. How come you have no clue at all? How am I supposed to teach you?"

Li Yanchu was furious. He grabbed Cuihua, placed her on his lap, and then raised his hand to slap Cuihua's plump buttocks several times.

Cuihua cried out in pain, tears welling in her eyes from the blow.

Li Yanchu said fiercely, "Let's see if you still dare to mock me."

Cuihua's face flushed, and after struggling a couple of times, she gradually went limp.

She bit her lip lightly and said softly, "You bad student, you actually hit the teacher."

Upon hearing this, Li Yanchu felt a surge of excitement.

Cuihua has really become a little wildcat these days, she's getting more and more playful.

The next step is to study in depth and practice intensively.

Li Yanchu's studies in the imperial palace were uneventful and tedious. The Great Dao of Time was too difficult, so Li Yanchu stopped practicing diligently. After disciplining the little cat who loved to teach, he went to Fang Qinglan to verify the Supreme Dao.

Upon seeing him, Fang Qinglan sneered, "So you finally remembered me? How could my meager cultivation level possibly warrant your attention?"

Li Yanchu sighed and said, "What's wrong? Everyone seems angry with me since I came back."

He shrugged helplessly.

Fang Qinglan's lips curled slightly as she said, "Who told you to risk your life out there alone, leaving all your sisters behind? What would we do if you died?"

Li Yanchu sighed, "The outer realms are dangerous. Even I can't guarantee my own safety. If we go together and any of you get hurt, I will regret it deeply."

Fang Qinglan also knew Li Yanchu's good intentions.

Li Yanchu bears the responsibility for the safety of the entire Jing Realm alone. Although she sometimes acts childish and quarrels with him, she actually cares about him very much.

Fang Qinglan said softly, "Every time you come back, I am very happy, but every time I hear you talk about those things, I can't help but break out in a cold sweat for you. The people outside the realm are treacherous and there are many powerful people. You are playing with fire."

Li Yanchu stepped forward and put his arm around Fang Qinglan's shoulder, saying, "I knew you were cold on the outside but warm on the inside, Qinglan. How could you really be angry with me?"

"I risked my life in the outer realms so that you could have a more stable life, and on a larger scale, I didn't want the Jingjie Universe to completely fall."

Fang Qinglan was embraced by him, and the two of them were now arm in arm, looking more like friends than Daoist couples.

Fang Qinglan enjoyed the feeling and did not break free.

"Tell me, when will the Realm of the Scenery catch up with the Outer Domains and have the ability to protect itself?"

Li Yanchu shook his head and said, "I don't know either. The more I learn about the outer realms, the more I feel their terror."

"This behemoth has become invincible after hundreds of millions of years of plundering. Perhaps it can only be defeated if there are problems within it."

Fang Qinglan glared at him and said, "This doesn't sound like you at all. Last time you came back, you were full of ambition. Did you suffer a setback this time?"

Li Yanchu said in a deep voice, "I defeated the Immortal Dao Lord in the outer realm and have not met an opponent since. However, the five Dao Lords are like five mountains that cannot be crossed. Moreover, there is a Dao Master above the Dao Lord. I cannot even fathom that realm with my current understanding."

Fang Qinglan couldn't help but feel a little emotional upon hearing this.

Li Yanchu added, "Of course, things aren't so pessimistic. If I can fight against the Great Dao Lord, I can temporarily keep the Jing Realm safe."

However, Li Yan Chu also knew that getting to that point was easier said than done.
There has been no sixth Great Dao Monarch beyond this realm to date!
“Initially, I set my sights on destroying the outer realms, but the outer realms are simply too powerful. If I did that, even the Great Dao Lords wouldn’t tolerate me. Therefore, I have now lowered my expectations,” Li Yanchu said.

"What does it mean to lower the target?" Fang Qinglan asked.

“Having spent these years in the outer realms, I have come to understand the customs and culture there. My current goal is to establish myself there, become a Great Dao Lord, and create my own power,” Li Yanchu said.

Fang Qinglan's eyes were strange: "So, you're going to defect to the enemy?"

Li Yanchu: "………………"

Fang Qinglan reminded him, "Don't forget, you've already killed dozens of extraterrestrial immortals."

Li Yanchu said, "Who cares? I didn't kill the Immortal Dao Lord when I challenged him in the outer realm this time. It was to create a new image. In the outer realm, as long as your fists are strong enough, others will recognize you. It's that simple."

"When I become the Great Dao Lord, others will forget my origins and the path I came from."

Fang Qinglan said softly, "No matter what you do, I will support you."

However, a troubled look then appeared on Fang Qinglan's face.

Li Yanchu asked, "What's wrong?"

Fang Qinglan said worriedly, "I'm afraid that one day you will gradually be assimilated by the outside world and become a behemoth, won't you?"

Li Yanchu laughed and said, "That's impossible."

His tone was relaxed, yet very firm.

Fang Qinglan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I was overthinking it."

After Li Yanchu and Fang Qinglan confided in each other and finished discussing this topic, the two began to verify each other's understanding of the Supreme Dao.

Fang Qinglan's mastery of the Supreme Dao has surpassed that of Li Yanchu. She can hear special Dao sounds in the Chaos Dao Scripture, and her cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds.

Towards the end, Li Yanchu could no longer understand the content about the Taiyi Great Dao.

Li Yanchu coughed.

Fang Qinglan asked, "What's wrong?"

I didn't understand what Qinglan was saying... I'm getting a little carried away... Li Yanchu sighed softly.
"It's alright, please continue. I'll just speak a little slower. The part you're talking about later is too advanced for me to grasp yet."

Fang Qinglan was taken aback for a moment, then continued speaking.

Li Yanchu thought to himself, "Qinglan is much more composed than Cuihua. Cuihua becomes arrogant when she gets proud. Hmm... she needs to be disciplined."

Li Yanchu benefited greatly from discussing the Supreme Dao with Fang Qinglan, and his cultivation in the Supreme Dao also made rapid progress.

Li Yanchu asked, "Can you still hear the Daoist voice now?"

Fang Qinglan said softly, "Recently, my understanding of the Supreme Dao has greatly improved. Not only do I hear the Dao sounds, but I also often enter the Supreme Realm."

Li Yanchu asked in surprise, "The Supreme Realm? What kind of place is that?"

This return to the Mirror Universe brought him many surprises.

The Great Dao of Taiyi! The Great Dao of Space! The Great Dao of Time!

Even the Supreme Dao has surprises now!
Fang Qinglan said, "The Supreme Realm is a mysterious place. I don't know how to explain it to you, but cultivating there is twice as effective as cultivating the Supreme Dao outside. It is a thousand times faster."

Upon hearing this, Li Yanchu gasped and said, "Is that so?"

Fang Qinglan said, "I'll tell you how to open the entrance to the Supreme Realm and how to sense it. Why don't you go and see for yourself?"

Li Yanchu's eyes lit up.

Fang Qinglan explained to him how to sense the Supreme Realm.
Fang Qinglan then said, "It took me a month to go from comprehending this method to reaching the Supreme Realm. As for you, I don't know how long it will take."

Soon, Li Yanchu closed his eyes and slowly said, "The Dao of the Supreme is profound and mysterious. I think I have found the realm of the Supreme."

Fang Qinglan was moved.

Li Yanchu slowly opened his eyes and, seeing Fang Qinglan's expression, asked, "What's wrong?"

Fang Qinglan's lips twitched.
“When I was cultivating martial arts in the lower realm, you undermined my confidence, and later you kept me under your thumb. I didn’t expect that this time, you would suppress me so quickly again while cultivating the Supreme Dao.”

Li Yanchu thought for a moment and said, "What, you don't like being on the bottom? It's okay, you can be on top next time."

Fang Qinglan chuckled, speechless: "How can cultivation be treated so lightly..."

Then her face flushed red as she realized that Li Yanchu wasn't talking about cultivation at all, and she couldn't help but spit at him.

“You are probably the most unorthodox Heavenly Dao in the history of the Jing Realm. I am truly worried about the future of the Jing Realm.”

Li Yanchu chuckled, then wrapped his arm around Fang Qinglan's slender waist and kissed her.

Fang Qinglan had a slender waist, and even through a layer of clothing, one could still feel its exquisite texture.

Fang Qinglan blushed instantly, but she didn't struggle; she really liked the feeling.

Fang Qinglan said, "Stop making a fuss. I will go to the Supreme Realm with you."

Li Yanchu immediately suppressed his smile and said seriously, "I am also very interested in seeing what this Supreme Realm is all about."

"When I saw the Supreme Dao Lord last time, he gave me a familiar feeling, but I clearly didn't know him. I also hope to find some clues in this Supreme Realm."