Immortal weapon refiner

Chapter 1074 Covering the sky with one hand
After learning of Shen Ningbing's whereabouts, Li Qing did not rush to leave the Yin Yang Sect.

The Ice Spirit Clan is the sixth most powerful race on the Tianyuan Continent. Even if he was in a hurry, he couldn't possibly go to the Ice Spirit Clan's territory to demand someone like he did when he stormed the Yin Yang Sect.

Although this race is small in number, maintaining a population of one million, far less than the human race, each member is extremely powerful, with the Ice Spirit Clan possessing at least the strength of the Nascent Soul stage.

Their clan has five ancestors at the Mahayana stage, some of whom have lived for an extremely long time and are born with the favor of the Ice Dao Law.

Li Qing's current strength is not weak, but it is far from enough to ask the Ice Spirit Clan for people. He will only be qualified to negotiate with the Ice Spirit Clan after he truly advances to the Mahayana stage.

As for why Shen Ningbing was taken away by a powerful member of the Ice Spirit Clan, the Yin Yang Sect Master did not know, but it was probably not for her Ice Spirit Root.

Although unique spiritual roots are rare, in the human territory of the Tianyuan Continent, a cultivator with such unique spiritual root aptitude is born every hundred years.

Li Qing guessed that it must be related to the cultivation method Shen Ningbing practiced.

He still clearly remembered that the cultivation method Shen Ningbing practiced had a forbidden scripture that allowed her to transform her flesh and blood into an ice crystal body to exchange for magical power after her internal magical power was exhausted.

Back then, Shen Ningbing's master, the Ice Ancestor, used this forbidden scripture many times, which turned her entire body into ice crystals, making her look like an ice sculpture.

This form seems to have many similarities with the Ice Spirit Clan. If this clan were to manifest its true form, it would also be a body of various ice crystals, only in a different form.

"Junior Sister Shen, wait for me." Li Qing murmured, his mind churning as he recalled Shen Ningbing, who was forced to ascend and felt helpless and alone.

For the rest of the time, Li Qing remained inside the Yin Yang Sect's mountain gate. He sat and discussed the Dao with the Yin Yang Sect Master, Zi Qi Dao Jun, and Peng Tianyun, sharing their experiences and insights on cultivation in the Integration Stage.

None of them held back; as long as their own cultivation techniques were not kept secret, they generously shared their experiences and insights on cultivating at the Integration Stage.

Li Qing, whose cultivation level was only at the mid-stage of the Integration Realm, naturally benefited greatly. He raised some questions he had encountered during his cultivation, and the people present also gave their own insights and answers.

Li Qing had a much clearer understanding of his future cultivation path. In addition, his previous travels through various parts of the human realm and his insights into the profound principles of the universe had given him a considerable depth of understanding at this level.

Li Qing didn't hide anything. The cultivation method he practiced was the Immortal Scripture, a method that could lead directly to true immortality. Naturally, he had his own unique understanding of the path of cultivation. He stood on the shoulders of giants and shared some of his own insights.

The Yin-Yang Cult Leader and the others all showed strange looks, and immediately guessed that the cultivation technique Li Qing practiced was not simple and was of a very high level!

Finally, they inevitably started talking about the Mahayana stage, a realm that every Nascent Soul cultivator would definitely aspire to.

"To my shame, I have cultivated to the peak of the Integration Stage for many years, but I still see no hope of breaking through to the Mahayana Stage, and I don't even have the qualifications to take that first step." Daoist Ziqi sighed, his face full of bitterness.

These words silenced the Yin-Yang Master. After a long while, he finally spoke: "I am the same. To outsiders, I am at the peak of the Integration Stage, but the longer I stay at this stage, the more I realize that I have too many shortcomings."

“Whenever I look back on my path of cultivation, there are so many regrets and shortcomings. Every deficiency could become a fatal threat when breaking through a barrier!”

Although Peng Tianyun is only in the late stage of the Integration Realm, he is not far from the perfection of this realm, so he naturally has a certain right to speak.

"I have heard that when one attempts to break through to the Mahayana stage, one will encounter a true extraterrestrial demon. This is not a simple demonic obstacle; it is even more dangerous than the tribulation one faces during the Mahayana stage."

When this realm is mentioned, everyone feels a sense of suffocation; it seems so close, yet so unattainable.

The Yin-Yang Master said with a dejected expression, "Alas, if it weren't for the lack of successors in the sect, I would really want to start breaking through the barrier regardless of the consequences. Now that the Carefree Celestial Venerable has the Chaos Treasure, it is the best time."

“But if I fail and die, the Yin Yang Sect will probably be cut off in my generation. That’s why I was so eager to take on disciples after meeting Fellow Daoist Wuji.”

The Yin-Yang Sect has indeed declined. There isn't even a single Grand Elder at the late-stage Integration Realm. Once the old sect leader is gone, the only ones who can maintain the sect's prestige are those at the mid-stage Integration Realm.

Looking at the powerful forces in other human cultivation worlds, which one in power is not in the late stage of the Integration Realm or the peak stage of the Integration Realm?
Once that day comes, the status of the Yin-Yang Sect will truly plummet, and in a few more years, it is highly likely that its lineage will be completely severed.

Li Qing didn't respond to this. He would never send Li Qiyin to the Yin-Yang Sect. Besides, Li Qiyin had already received the inheritance of the Taiyin Heavenly Venerable, and his future cultivation path was already set, so he didn't need any other cultivation methods or scriptures as references.

Peng Tianyun suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahaha, Yin Yangzi, you are still too pessimistic. The Holy Maiden in your sect is quite talented now, with the Yin Spirit Root and the Profound Yin Body. Her future achievements are also limitless. Why do you still care about the Taiyin Body?"

“Once you have helped the Holy Maiden grow up, you can also put aside all your concerns and go all out.”

"I hope so," the Yin-Yang Master sighed softly.

At this moment, Li Qing spoke up again: "Gentlemen, I would like to know if you know of a Taoist temple called Biyun Temple?"

“Biyun Temple?” Peng Tianyun repeated, then looked at Ziqi Daojun.

Purple Qi Daojun was also slightly taken aback, but he did not hide anything.

"Biyun Temple is considered a half-ally of my Yuling Sect. The Biyun Temple Master should be at the late stage of the Integration Realm now. He also has good relations with many True Spirit Families. The Taotie Hu Family, the Niu Family of Shenniu Valley, and the Feng Family have all done business with him."

"May I ask what brings you to this, Fellow Daoist Wuji?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qing's expression remained unchanged. He said calmly, "It's nothing. I was just asked to retrieve something from him. I'll go find him myself later."

His tone was calm, as if he were really going to the abbot of Biyun Temple to retrieve some ordinary item.

Purple Qi Daojun didn't think much of it, and the group chatted for a while, discussing various strange tales and legends about the human cultivation world and the Tianyuan Continent. But at that moment, a faint aura emanated from an extremely distant direction.

In an instant, all of them, experts at the Integration Stage, sensed the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth trembling. Those with slightly weaker cultivation levels might not even be able to sense the change in that aura.

"A battle between experts at the Mahayana stage? What terrifying aura!" Purple Qi Daojun exclaimed in shock.

However, Peng Tianyun and the Yin-Yang Sect Leader both shook their heads and rejected the idea, their expressions extremely solemn.

"No, someone has taken that step and begun their attempt to reach the Mahayana stage!"

"That's right, this aura is still getting stronger, and its breakthrough is even affecting the Great Dao. It's about to reach the pinnacle of humanity!"

The human territory is about 100,000 miles away from Yin Yang City. It is a desolate wilderness. Today, the wind and clouds are changing in this wilderness, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth has completely erupted, just like a pot of boiling water!
Rumble!
In the heart of this desolate wilderness, a terrifying and powerful aura was rising steadily, attempting to reach the pinnacle of humanity, the Great Ascension stage!
There was no one around, and even though the aura of this breakthrough continued to spread and many people could clearly sense it, no one dared to come closer to see this spectacle.

Because this is an attempt to break through to the Mahayana stage, even a slight leak of spiritual pressure can severely injure or even kill a cultivator with low cultivation level.

Even cultivators at the Integration stage are unwilling to get involved in this mess; it's really unnecessary. Once they truly see how difficult it is to break through to the Mahayana stage, their Dao hearts might be affected.

This overwhelming aura grew increasingly violent and ferocious, cracking the earth's surface and creating deep ravines.

This was just the beginning. The mysterious cultivator, who was trying to break through to the Mahayana stage, had no energy left to contain his overflowing powerful aura. He focused all his attention on breaking through.

At this critical moment, a colossal hand descended from the boundless sky, directly striking the source of the aura that was attempting to break through to the Mahayana stage.

Things happened too suddenly. This attack was like a celestial being descending from the heavens, a sudden palm strike that seemed to cover the sky and extinguish this person's hopes of breaking through.

Reaching the Mahayana stage is an extremely difficult task, and even the slightest external interference could lead to utter ruin.

At this critical moment, a pagoda emanating chaotic and primordial energy flew out and shattered the giant hand that had come crashing down from the sky.

"Ji Jiu, don't be distracted. Just focus on breaking through the barrier. No one can disturb you today." A dashing voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth, shaking the entire human territory.

The Celestial Venerable of Freedom appeared and blocked the attack for the cultivator named Ji Jiu.

The figure of the Celestial Venerable seemed to support the entire sky, majestic and imposing, as if he could shoulder the burden even if the sky collapsed.

Beside the carefree Celestial Venerable, a slightly hunched old farmer slowly walked out. The old man's aura was extremely ordinary, but his eyes were like torches, and no villain in the world could escape his gaze.

"That attack was concealed, and the method was very subtle. It was impossible to tell who made the move," Taiyuan Tianzun said in a low voice.

With his hands behind his back, the carefree Celestial Venerable stared at the Chaos Profound Yellow Tower in front of him. With the Chaos Treasure as his reliance, even other Mahayana stage ancestors ranked higher than the human race would not dare to openly interrupt the human race cultivators' breakthrough.

"It's alright. We've already shown ourselves. If he still wants to interrupt Ji Jiu's breakthrough, he'll have to get serious. In that case, he'll inevitably reveal his true strength," said the Carefree Celestial Venerable confidently. His fighting spirit gradually rose, enveloping the entire sky.

Undoubtedly, once the identity of the attacker is clarified, the two Celestial Venerables will make them pay a heavy price.

With two Celestial Venerables personally protecting him, this was the source of the cultivator below's confidence in breaking through to the Mahayana stage. He had no more worries at this moment and focused all his attention on solidifying his Nascent Soul.

The fate of the human race has changed, and the race's fortune is constantly rising. Everything seems to be developing in the best direction, and Ji Jiu's breakthrough is going very smoothly.

Perhaps because there was a genuine glimmer of hope for success, the sky split open once more, and a crimson meteor fell from the void, plummeting straight towards the center of the plain.

This was no ordinary meteor; inside was a consumable forbidden artifact forged from dozens of top-grade spirit stones, possessing terrifying power capable of easily annihilating a cultivator at the peak of the Integration stage.

"Hmph, you dare to come again?" The carefree Celestial Venerable's gaze turned cold. With a push of his hand, the Chaos Profound Yellow Pagoda soared into the sky. The third layer of the pagoda erupted with boundless light, directly swallowing the crimson meteor into the pagoda.

After doing all this, the Carefree Celestial Venerable took a step forward, seemingly tracing the source of the meteor, trying to find out who the hidden perpetrator was and which clan they came from.

Unfortunately, the mysterious attacker was extremely well hidden, and neither of the two Celestial Venerables could determine which clan's powerful figure had made the move in secret.

The Celestial Venerable of Freedom spoke in a cold voice, shouting into the endless void, "If this is all you know, then don't bother showing it off!"

No one responded to him, but the Carefree Celestial Venerable didn't care. This time, he ascended to the heavens, manipulated the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and shouted loudly across the entire Tianyuan Continent:
"Times have changed. Our human race will no longer be bound by any being. If anyone still wants to use the old methods to deal with our human race, then show yourself!"

"I, Xiaoyao, hereby swear an oath: no matter which race, anyone who dares to interrupt my human cultivators' attempt to reach the Mahayana stage will pay a thousandfold price!"

"Times have changed, everyone!"

The voice of the Carefree Celestial Venerable resonated like thunder, shaking the entire sky and echoing throughout the entire Tianyuan Continent. This was the voice of the Great Dao, and his voice could be clearly heard in every corner.

In an instant, all the cultivators of the entire human race were in an uproar. The existence of the Carefree Celestial Venerable put their minds at ease, and from now on, the human race would no longer be subject to the constraints of any being.

All cultivators at the peak of the Integration stage within the territory can confidently take that step without worrying about interference from powerful foreign beings!
As if to confirm the weight of the words of the Carefree Celestial Venerable, no more attacks came from the sky, and the mysterious being hiding in the shadows also stopped.

Because unless he himself appears, it will be impossible to interrupt him.

(End of this chapter)