A journey of survival starting from Zhetian

Chapter 648 Li Xiang: On the Go
Five million years have passed in the blink of an eye at Xuanpu Sacred Mountain.

Li Xiang sat cross-legged on the supreme dragon vein, occasionally picking up a few leaves of tea leaves at the quasi-immortal emperor level to brew himself a cup of supreme immortal tea. He also ate a few divine fruits at the quasi-immortal emperor level to keep his spirituality, physical condition, and comprehension at their theoretical peak.

At this peak state, the sixth secret realm, "All Paths Return to Flow and Annihilation," under his control, slowly approached the human microcosm time and time again.

Countless "Tao" and "Dharma" gradually flowed, and streaks of special and dazzling spiritual light were captured by the comprehension that was always stable at its peak. One by one, the difficulties and doubts of fusion were summarized, and solutions were deduced as time went by, so that the fusion of the sixth secret realm and the human microcosm could be further improved, and more key fusion nodes could be established.

During this process, countless supreme creative energies surrounding Li Xiang also continuously permeated every inch of his flesh and blood, strengthening every part of his primordial spirit, as the sixth secret realm and the human microcosm merged more deeply, providing energy support for his rapidly improving life level.

On this day, with the support of various resources, the integration between the two finally reached its final step, and naturally extended and assimilated each other, coalescing into an inseparable whole, as if it were destined to be so.

"Om~"

A light and ethereal Daoist sound flowed through the Xuanpu Divine Mountain, vaguely revealing an incomparably real, vast, and sublime celestial phenomenon that almost enveloped the Xuanpu Divine Mountain.

There, nine divine springs, each brimming with supreme magical power, flowed gently from the Sea of ​​Bitterness, shimmering with dazzling brilliance. A semi-illusory bridge, stretching to the other shore, radiated an immortal golden quality, reflecting the myriad scenes of the mortal world. The vast, layered waters of the Sea of ​​Bitterness were imbued with the pure essence of the Dao, constantly carrying away the unimaginable suffering within.

Five imposing Taoist palaces stand tall on the earth, enshrining the image of the Celestial Venerable of Nirvana within. The palaces are permeated with the true meaning of the Five Elements, occupying all the symbols of the Five Elements in this world. This causes chanting from the past and the future to echo within the Taoist palaces, making Wan Jing's golden nature even more ethereal, transcendent, and unpredictable.

The four pillars supporting the sky gradually manifested supreme Taoist texts carrying the true meaning of tranquility and purity. With their continuous and orderly interaction of light and shadow, they resembled unique feng shui formations, one ring embedded in another, forming a continuous mountain range, creating a celestial map that could explain all things, showcasing four different yet mutually compatible formations.

The dragon's roar echoed faintly, resembling a majestic and solemn thunder. Its teachings were profound and its chants flawless. Its form was unseen and its trace difficult to discern. Only its dragon scales, which appeared and disappeared intermittently, reflected the myriad paths of the world. Its long claws, which occasionally manifested in the clouds, pierced through all the laws of the mortal realm. The entire dragon was like a ladder to heaven, connecting the two elements of heaven and earth and traversing the two poles of yin and yang.

The primordial spirit of Nirvana, imbued with the pure Daoist intent, stands atop the infinitely high Immortal Platform. Its cold gaze sweeps across the myriad phenomena of heaven and earth, revealing indifference and ruthlessness, yet also filled with a profound love for the endless mortal world. It is like a humanoid Heavenly Dao maintaining the balance of the universe.

What it holds in its hands is a wondrous realm of self-existence and non-existence, seemingly encompassing all the myriad paths of heaven and earth, and also illuminating the five aggregates of space and time. It deeply conceals the supreme Dharma of Nirvana, pointing directly to the transcendent "self" that is free from the afflictions of cause and effect, forever enjoying purity and freedom, and attaining boundless liberation.

"The Way is empty, yet its use is inexhaustible. It is like the origin of all things, and all things in heaven and earth are thus, and will surely remain so."

"Therefore, in the beginning there was nothing; without nothing there was no name!"

As Li Xiang sensed the state of mind after the breakthrough, she muttered to herself, her expression revealing a sudden realization, a sense of enlightenment washing over her.

At this moment, he comprehended the deeper meaning of the Dao in the Lingbao Daojing, found corresponding parallels in the rules and logic expounded in the Xuanhuang Daojing, and developed corresponding concepts in his mind regarding the wild forms in the Hehua Zizai. He also gained a more concrete understanding of the phenomena of heaven and earth represented by the Yuanshi Zhenjie.

Unconsciously, four shackles that had been preventing him from entering a deeper state of annihilation and reaching the end of his cultivation path manifested in the wondrous realm within the palm of his primordial spirit, as if the fog had dissipated from the path ahead.

Li Xiang smiled.

Even the indifferent eyes of the Nirvana Primordial Spirit revealed a hint of a smile.

"Break."

As the supreme sound echoed, the sound of shackles breaking suddenly rang out, and the transformation of life level that had just been completed occurred again, causing the body and primordial spirit of the Quasi-Immortal Emperor to shine with even more brilliant light of annihilation, and the Supreme Annihilation Law that had not been formed for long to be sublimated.

The strange phenomena that had almost enveloped the Xuanpu Divine Mountain quietly dissipated, and what flowed between the mountains was a supreme Dao intent that exuded tranquility and purity, as well as an aura of sublimation that signified taking the first step forward in the supreme realm.

After a long while, all the strange phenomena and all the auras returned to normal.

Li Xiang stood up and stretched her arms and legs.

He sensed the power filling him and the supreme annihilation technique hidden within his body, and murmured, "I used the sixth secret realm to see the first shackle on the path forward being severed, which roughly corresponds to my uncle's first transformation."

"Corresponding to this, the second and third shackles represent the second and third transformations, while the fourth shackle is the constraint of reaching the end of the path."

Li Xiang frowned slightly, silently calculating in her mind, "It seems that the cultivation system I created is not like my uncle's, which allows him to make a leap to the limit after completing the third transformation and attempt to enter the realm of the end of the road. If he wants to try to temporarily transform into an Immortal Emperor, he must shake the fourth shackle. Only when the last shackle is broken can he attain the Immortal Emperor Dao Fruit."

"Of course, it is also because the path of cultivation is extremely clear. Quasi-Immortal Emperors who follow my cultivation system can cultivate to the point of breaking three shackles, which is equivalent to the level of the peak Quasi-Immortal Emperor. They are not like beings who have attained the supreme Dao fruit with the 'Xuanhuang Outer Heaven'. Once they enter the supreme realm, their cultivation basically has no room for further progress."

"However, the danger of advancing to Quasi-Immortal Emperor through the Sixth Secret Realm 'All Paths Return to Annihilation' is much greater than that of advancing to Quasi-Immortal Emperor through the Sixth Secret Realm 'Xuanhuang Outer Heaven'. During the process of merging the Sixth Secret Realm with the human microcosm, the slightest carelessness will immediately lead to eternal annihilation, death and the dissipation of one's Dao. Only when one's path is exhausted can one have a chance to recover."

After reviewing her cultivation system, Li Xiang felt relieved, but a strange feeling welled up inside her, reminding her that something special had been overlooked.

Li Xiang was stunned for a moment, then immediately reached out and lifted up a phantom sky, as if it did not exist in this world.

This is the sixth secret realm he cultivated to increase his realm before opening his own sixth secret realm, "All Paths Return to Nirvana".

Li Xiang looked completely bewildered. "No. Although, in essence, the 'Xuanhuang Outer Heaven' that my master uncle edited is a sixth secret realm composed of 'illusions,' I have now become the supreme Dao Ancestor who has attained the 'Secret Realm Technique,' so why does it feel like I can still use it?"

"Moreover, this feeling of containing supreme power is quite wonderful. It is as if I have suddenly gained a supreme cultivation level. Although it is only a cultivation level that has just entered the supreme realm and has no room for further advancement."

With a touch of curiosity, Li Xiang channeled his supreme magical power and slowly activated the "Mysterious Yellow Heaven Beyond Heaven," allowing streams of mysterious yellow magical power, which possessed the characteristic of creating something from nothing, to surge around him, allowing him to comprehend the meaning of creation within.

Suddenly, he clearly sensed a talisman imbued with supreme divine power materializing from the "Outer Heaven of Xuanhuang," as if someone had specifically left it there for him to collect. Looking at the talisman emerging from the "Outer Heaven of Xuanhuang," Li Xiang fell silent.

[Once you break through the King realm to become an Emperor, prove yourself as the Supreme Dao Ancestor, and transform into a Quasi-Immortal Emperor of the 'Secret Realm Technique,' you will naturally understand.]
The words spoken by Uncle Xuanhuang five million years ago still carry such a distinctive tone today.

Li Xiang muttered to herself with a forced smile, "So that's what 'natural' means. Even the work arrangement is so refreshing and unconventional. My uncle is getting more and more creative."

He picked up the talisman, and the spiritual power within it slowly merged into his primordial spirit, bringing one message after another.

[Divine Talisman: Second Rank - Emperor - Thick Earth]
Level: Half-step to High (Available only in the Probability Era)

Clergy: Local Officials, Earth Gods

Authority: Earth element, all spirits

Affiliation: Supreme Central Primordial Elder, Yellow Emperor
Description: The central earth is the source of the earth, and its emperor is the Yellow Emperor. Its assistant is the Earth God, who governs the four directions by holding a rope.
Note: This divine talisman reflects a portion of the power of the "Central Yellow Emperor" and is held by subordinate deities.

"The name 'Ordination Method' is truly fitting, extending one's own power by receiving the talisman. What a wonderful talisman-based cultivation system that gathers faith to cultivate the 'self'! The word 'ordained' is used brilliantly!"

After sorting through all the information, Li Xiang revealed a slight sneer, "No matter how I look at it, all I can see in the entire 'Ordination Method' cultivation system are two big words—work!"

"His assistant, Hou Tu, holds the rope to govern the four directions. 'Assistant' means to help. To put it nicely, he just temporarily 'lends' his 'earth element' symbol and the tasks he should perform to this subordinate god named 'Hou Tu', and then runs off to wander around, becoming a hands-off manager. How carefree and unrestrained he is!"

"The specific task is to suppress the 'existence' of the entire Central Divine Realm, and incidentally suppress all 'existence' of those who have cultivated the 'Ordination Method' but have not yet advanced to the highest probability era of the Path of No Return, so that they do not have to worry about the problem of 'self-dissipation'."

Without the extremely strong and unyielding nature of the 'Secret Realm Method' cultivation system, without the "order" nature inherent at the forefront of the long river of time, and without the special Dao heart that paves its own way, one cannot be competent for this position.

No wonder he needed a supreme Dao Ancestor with a "secret realm technique," no wonder he allowed himself unlimited use of cultivation resources at the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level—it turns out he was waiting for this!

"Leaving aside the beings below the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level, there are eight thousand beings at the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level alone that I need to suppress. Among them, there are two beings who have completed their third transformation and are equivalent to half-step Immortal Emperors, which is exactly the limit of what I can handle right now!"

"Letting a quasi-Immortal Emperor take over this Immortal Emperor-level responsibility, aren't you afraid your nephew will be overworked to death!"

"Uncle-Master, you're really something!"

Li Xiang's face had turned pale. After picking up this [Divine Talisman: Second Grade - Emperor - Thick Earth], he had already been carrying out this duty. Now, the heavy pressure that seemed to be crushing him was affecting him at all times. Even the human universe within his body, which had been fused with the sixth secret realm, seemed to be creaking under the weight.

Fortunately, this also has some benefits for those cultivating towards the Immortal Emperor realm. Under this immense pressure, the human body's universe spontaneously begins to operate at high speed, constantly struggling desperately under this pressure, resulting in a slow but visible improvement in cultivation level.

If you don't make progress, you might actually be crushed by this immense pressure, leading to your death and the end of your life.

This is second only to the life-or-death pressure brought about by fighting within the same territory.

Li Xiang was panting heavily, her eyes bloodshot. Every piece of flesh and bone in her body seemed to be groaning in pain. She could only force herself to move slowly to a stone chair and sit down almost limply. Only with the support of the strands of the highest level of "Central Earth Element" Dao essence did she feel a little better.

"This is terrible, this can't go on. I need more help, I need to acquire another bit of power at the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level."

Li Xiang raised the divine talisman in her hand, her eyes gleaming.

"Things at the level of a half-step Immortal Emperor should be able to support me in making a final leap and temporarily reach the End of the Road."

Within the Xuanpu Divine Mountain, the divine power of faith belonging to the "Central Yellow Emperor" was mobilized. Strands of lofty, bright yellow divine power surged from the depths of the earth, rapidly pouring into the divine talisman, causing a special sublimation in both the spirit and energy of the deity and Li Xiang in an instant.

It was as if the essence of the true spirit was lifted up by one giant hand after another, leaping out of the constraints of the long river of time and standing upon it.

Instantly, boundless power surged from the divine talisman, giving rise to a subtle illusion of "omnipotence." Even the Dao essence of annihilation and purity carried in the primordial spirit of the Quasi-Immortal Emperor found it difficult to dispel.

"I can sense the situation at the forefront of the long river of time!"

"Between the probability era and the earliest point in time in the river of time, there is an extremely illusory and secret passage. I can use this passage to contact my Buddhist avatar."

The light of annihilation flickered in Li Xiang's eyes. Taking advantage of the last bit of time he had left to stay in this realm, he quickly waved his hand and released a stream of spiritual energy containing annihilation, which traveled back up along this passage.
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At the forefront of the long river of time.

Nine heavens and ten earths, a pure land for salvation, under the Bodhi tree.

A few days ago, the Buddha of Nirvana realized that his true form was likely being plotted against by his own martial uncle. After realizing this, he quickly gave a warning. Suddenly, on a whim, he woke up from his meditation.

Following his senses, he reached out his hand somewhat absentmindedly, stirring the void with the motion of plucking a flower, bringing out a wisp of annihilated spirituality enveloped by the supreme power of the end of time from the long river of time.

(End of this chapter)