I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

Fortunately, under this outpouring of 'divine will', the 'Avoiding Tribulation Jade' floating above Wei Tu's head immediately displayed its divine power, surging forth a series of silver runes the size of mosquitoes and flies, steadily helping him resist these violent dark purple tribulation lightning.

This gave them a chance to catch their breath.

Under the immense medicinal power of the 'Earth Mother's Divine Medicine,' the life-slaying calamity energy within his body finally began to 'decline,' retreating step by step... However, the residual power it unleashed at this moment could still cause his physical body to begin to decay in an instant.

Therefore, this bizarre and astonishing scene kept recurring in his life.

Just a few breaths ago, he was radiant and his body was fragrant, but a few breaths later, his body suddenly decayed, resembling a dead corpse and full of the smell of decay.

This process repeated itself for half a month.

As the heavenly tribulation slowly dissipated, Wei Tu, with his eyes tightly closed, finally exhaled a breath of turbid air, completely extinguishing the 'life-severing tribulation energy' that had been struggling and constantly absorbing his spiritual essence.

At the same time, a golden square seal, about the size of a jujube and shaped like a phantom, slowly emerged from his "Life Palace" after absorbing all the life force in his body.

It shines brightly and is quite extraordinary.

However, compared to the 'Golden Purple Destiny' deep within Wei Tu's sea of ​​consciousness, it is like a firefly compared to the bright moon.

“Hidden Fate Void Seal!” But Wei Tu’s face lit up with surprise as he looked at the newly created, phantom-like 'golden square seal'.

This item is the fundamental element of his life cultivation, which he condensed when he broke through to the second realm of life cultivation, the 'Hidden Life Realm'.

Although it does not possess the domineering "fate" of the third realm—the "Fate Shaping Realm"—which allows one to forge their own "path of destiny," this "Hidden Fate Seal" already allows him to control his own destiny, completely severing his connection with heaven and earth and returning cause and effect to himself.

To some extent.

At this moment, in terms of 'life level', he is already comparable to 'heaven and earth'. He is an independent individual, unlike other cultivators who still need to depend on this world.

Of course—this is only the level of life, not strength. In the face of heaven and earth, he is still a relatively large ant, no different in essence from other Nascent Soul cultivators.

“However… the road ahead will become increasingly difficult. It is extremely difficult to break through from the ‘Hidden Fate Realm’ to the ‘Fate Shaping Realm’ and transform this ‘Hidden Fate Void Seal’ into a ‘Fate Character’ that belongs to oneself…” Wei Tu frowned slightly and pondered to himself.

The essence of destiny lies in 'transcendence'.

The 'destiny' it depicts is an alternative law that can be equated with the 'laws of heaven and earth'.

For example, his destiny is one of "late bloomers," and his path is one of "perseverance and eventual success."

In other words, as long as one continues to cultivate, one will inevitably make progress in one's realm, and thus "perseverance will eventually wear away the stone," advancing triumphantly all the way.

Such a remarkable effect is naturally not something that ordinary people can easily achieve.

The "Six Tribulations of Severing Fate" that allows one to break through from the "Palace of Fate" to the "Hidden Fate" seems difficult, but it is at least a path that can be explored and is a clearly defined advancement route...

Breaking through from the 'Hidden Fate Realm' to the 'Shaping Fate Realm' and transforming the 'Hidden Fate Void Seal' into a true 'Fate Seal' is quite difficult, and the 'Fate Cultivation Method' given by Fairy Xuanling is also vague.

It is only said that one needs to refine the "rule spirit object" that can shape one's "destiny" and bring that power back to oneself.

However, it makes no mention of what a 'rule spirit' is or how to 'return one's power to oneself'.

Of course, this is normal, after all, the level of 'destiny' is so high that it is beyond what ordinary Mahayana practitioners can possess.

It's already quite remarkable that Fairy Xuanling was fortunate enough to obtain this method of cultivating life. In the entire cultivation world, how many people can actually get their hands on the 'method of cultivating life'?
"The entire cultivation world? Oh right, and that 'Galan Demon Ancestor'... The 'Wish-Seeking Demon God' transformed from this demon has the effect of divination, which is also a kind of application of destiny..."

Wei Tu's eyes flickered slightly as he glanced at the 'ancient demon's severed arm' that he had hidden deep inside his storage artifact.

The Demon Ancestor of Garan was the only cultivator he encountered in the cultivation world besides Fairy Xuanling.

Moreover, unlike Fairy Xuanling, she is not only quite remarkable in the realm of 'life cultivation', but her existence is also extremely ancient... In terms of understanding 'life cultivation', it is probably difficult for anyone in the entire Spirit Realm and the entire Ancient Demon Realm to surpass her.

"If it is a rule-based spiritual object, then this 'Ancient Demon Arm' of the Demon Ancestor Garan... I wonder if it can also be considered a 'rule-based spiritual object'?" Wei Tu's heart stirred, and he began to consider refining it and trying it out.

Although the "Human Elixir Method" is cruel, it is indeed another method that leads directly to the Great Dao.

But soon, as if he had thought of something, he immediately suppressed this impulse and turned to look at the breakthrough treasures placed on the jade table, which were used to break through the 'Great Ascension Realm'.

There are priorities and urgency in matters.

While seeking and verifying the method to advance to the 'Hidden Fate Realm' is important, what lies before him is the more important task of breaking through to the Mahayana Realm.

Once he reaches the Mahayana stage, he can use this ample time to verify it. Even if the 'Demon Ancestor Garan' is right in front of him, there is no need to be afraid. There is absolutely no need to risk refining this 'Ancient Demon Arm' at this moment, thereby attracting the attention of its master, the Demon Ancestor Garan, and making him aware of the existence of this arm.

After all, the backlash caused by 'attacking the superior in adversity' is no ordinary danger to cultivators.

"First break through the Mahayana realm, then slowly devise a method to break through the 'Hidden Fate Realm'..."

Wei Tu took a deep breath, suppressing the chaotic thoughts in his mind, grabbed the bottle containing the 'Divine Phoenix Pill', and swallowed the pill directly.

At the same time, as soon as he had a thought, the 'Nine Aperture Immortal Embryo' placed in front of him immediately flew out of the jade box.

At this moment, the half-immortal, half-demon, 'fair-skinned infant' resembling a nascent soul, under his divine control, began to raise its hands and form hand seals, slowly extracting wisps of ethereal immortal energy from its 'nine orifices' and sending them to him.

This process lasted approximately half a century.

The saga ended abruptly when Wei Tu's 'Nascent Soul' also became ethereal and awe-inspiring, and illusory 'jade platforms' gradually began to appear beneath his feet.

At the same time, the domineering aura unique to Mahayana immortals slowly emerged from Wei Tu's body and pierced through the void, falling into the outside world.

"The Mahayana realm?"

"Is my husband about to be born?"

In that instant, Xue Qiongyu, who was cultivating outside the 'Dragon-Trapping Tower', suddenly changed her expression, as if she had not expected this scene to unfold so quickly.

She knew that Wei Tu had the ability to break through to the Mahayana realm.

But I never imagined it would happen so quickly.

"No! This is not yet Mahayana... It's just that it's very close to Mahayana, but it's still missing that final 'half-step' to truly reach the state of Mahayana..."

"Now, we have only knocked on that door."

"However, such a speed of progress is already quite remarkable. Could it be that my husband truly has a chance to successfully break through within this 'Stone Cocoon Secret Realm'?"

Xue Qiongyu gazed at the distant 'Dragon-Trapping Tower,' her rosy cheeks flushed with a mixture of surprise and delight, and she murmured to herself.

"However, if this approach fails to achieve a breakthrough..."

"outside world--"

She frowned slightly, her face showing worry as she looked outside the 'turtle belly space'.

The Mahayana is a 'fairyland', which is different from Wei Tu's previous 'minor breakthrough'. The commotion it causes is enough to break the spiritual barrier of the 'turtle belly space' and attract the attention of cultivators from the outside world... If there happens to be an immortal nearby, then the safety of this place will inevitably be questioned.

Of course, if Wei Tu's breakthrough goes smoothly, none of this will be a big problem.

but--

Even if Xue Qiongyu firmly believed in Wei Tu, her "bedmate," she could hardly be certain at this moment that he could definitely break through to the Mahayana realm.

There is no other reason than that countless outstanding talents throughout history have failed at this level, dying in despair and losing their way.

Compared to those people, Wei Tu, though special, was not much more extraordinary.

In a word.

This breakthrough happened far too quickly.

She was almost there... she couldn't believe it.

……

"That's... someone breaking through?"

"Someone is about to reach the Integration Realm?"

Several days later, just as Xue Qiongyu had predicted, Wei Tu's breakthrough finally broke through the concealment of the 'turtle belly space' spiritual restriction and spread to the outside world.

However, things were different from what Xue Qiongyu had imagined.

Upon witnessing the astonishing pressure of heavenly tribulation and the vortex of spiritual energy emanating from the depths of the Stone Cocoon Secret Realm, the cultivators in this market assumed that someone had broken through to the Integration Realm.

Because in this 'remote place,' cultivators at the Integration Realm are rare and important figures, so how could these low-level cultivators perceive that it is so different from the 'Integration Realm pressure'?

"Someone has broken through to the Integration Realm? Who is it?"

Ding Yuyan, who was cultivating in the cave, suddenly opened her eyes at this moment, staring blankly at the spiritual energy vortex that had already covered half of the sky of the 'Stone Cocoon Secret Realm'.

Hundreds of years ago, after being stranded in the Stone Cocoon Secret Realm, she made this place her home.

Now, among those of the same level, someone has advanced to the Integration stage... This major change will inevitably bring unforeseen dangers to the Stone Cocoon Secret Realm and to her, who is cultivating here.

however--

Before Ding Yuyan could think it through,

In that instant, the void of the 'Stone Cocoon Secret Realm' suddenly cracked open, and from within this 'spatial rift' emerged two cultivators, one old and one young, whose auras were unfathomable.

"As expected! My senses were right, someone has broken through to the Mahayana realm here..." After carefully sensing the aura of the 'spiritual energy vortex' in the distance, a hint of surprise appeared in the old man's eyes.

"Mahayana? Could that person be one of the 'Six Divine Sovereigns of Integration'?" Upon hearing this, the young cultivator standing next to the old man became more wary, frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice.

"How could it be the combined Six Divine Lords?"

"Of the current six Divine Sovereigns who have achieved the combined power, Crimson Fox Sovereign and Earth Abyss Sovereign had already broken through to the Great Ascension Realm two hundred years ago, while Nine Flame Sovereign failed to break through and has only just reached the 'half-step Great Ascension' stage... The remaining Yang Yu Sovereign and the others are not nameless or unknown people, so how could they possibly stay in this desolate place and try to break through to the Great Ascension Realm..."

The old man chuckled.

"Uncle, do you mean... that this cultivator is some unknown nobody? Will he die and perish after this breakthrough?" The young cultivator, having discerned some meaning from the old man's expression, felt a surge of excitement and quickly asked via telepathy.

Breaking through to Mahayana is no longer as dangerous as other realms where nine out of ten die; it is more like "ten deaths and no life" or "one in a hundred surviving." Only a lucky few can escape death and reach the "half-step Mahayana," a state of near-complete enlightenment.

At least, based on their knowledge.

It has been a long time since I've heard of a rogue cultivator who could attain the Mahayana realm through physical union.

"Indeed! All cultivators at the Integration stage have the ability to attempt to break through to the Mahayana stage, but... they simply dare not do so."

"This cultivator dares to take such a risk because his lifespan is nearing its end, which is why he is taking this gamble... Now, all we need to do is wait for him to fail in his breakthrough, and then we can divide his wealth among ourselves."

The old man stroked his beard and said calmly.

However, this statement had only been made a short time ago.

At that moment, two groups of Nascent Soul cultivators, dressed differently and wary of each other, suddenly appeared in the nearby void.

"Human Bloodstone Sect cultivators and Snow Infant Clan cultivators?"

The old man's expression changed slightly. After exchanging a glance with the boy beside him, he quickly stepped aside, keeping a certain distance from the two groups of Nascent Soul cultivators.

"The Two Saints of the Yang Family?" At this moment, the combined cultivators of the Bloodstone Sect and the Snow Infant Clan also recognized the origins of the old man and the young man. After exchanging glances, their expressions immediately became more wary.

The two saints of the Yang family are not cultivators from a major clan; their clan's power is even weaker than that of the Xueying clan. However, the strength of these two individuals is extraordinary; they are renowned experts in the Spirit Realm who have achieved the Fusion Stage.

When the two join forces, they are beyond the ability of ordinary cultivators to defeat.

“The two saints of the Yang family must have come here by chance, and have no connection with the Nascent Soul cultivator who is in seclusion in this ‘Stone Cocoon Secret Realm’…” The Bloodstone Sect Master narrowed his eyes and communicated with the Snow Infant Clan Chief through telepathy.

"Brother Xue, such an opportunity should be shared by our two clans. After all, this 'Stone Cocoon Secret Realm' is, strictly speaking, a shared property of our two clans... It's just that due to the previous differences between our clans, we've used it as a buffer zone for each other and given it to these rogue cultivators." The Bloodstone Sect Master paused for a moment before making his suggestion.

The implication is quite clear.

The two forces joined forces to first expel the "Two Saints of the Yang Family," who were outsiders, and then divide up the opportunities here.

However, upon hearing this, the Snow Infant Clan Chief frowned deeply, his wariness towards the Blood Stone Sect Master remained undiminished, as if the latter were his true nemesis.

"Sect Leader Fu, there's no need for that."

"The opportunity here came out of nowhere, a windfall... Although the two saints of the Yang family are not natives, they were the first cultivators to come to this 'Stone Cocoon Secret Realm'..."

"Those who see it will have a share!"

The Snow Infant Clan Chief's eyes flickered slightly. Instead of continuing to communicate telepathically in front of the Yang Family's Twin Saints, he spoke these words directly in front of the Blood Stone Sect cultivators and the Yang Family's Twin Saints.

As soon as he said this...

Of the two saints of the Yang family, the 'old man' showed a clear hint of joy on his face and immediately moved closer to where the Snow Infant Clan Chief was.

"We are quite fortunate to have met. The Snow Infant Clan is clearly afraid of the growing power of the human race and is unwilling to cooperate with them..." The old man chuckled and spoke to the young cultivator.

"Each relying on their own methods?"

The Bloodstone Sect Master's expression turned cold, and he uttered in a chilling voice the 'consensus' that the three forces had reached at this moment. (End of Chapter)