The Great Xia Dynasty's Longevity Begins with Connecting to the Swallowed Starry Sky

Chapter 164 Dragon Cleansing Ceremony, Cangling Secret Realm

"Let's go."

The next day, Qin Hao saw that everyone was ready.

Qin Hao didn't hesitate at all, and immediately led his men out towards Falling Star Lake.

All the necessary medicinal supplies have been provided.

Qin Hao didn't miss any of the sermons that needed to be given.

It can be said that the people brought here have all seen a significant improvement in their abilities.

Among the crowd, the Vajra Sword was prominently displayed.

He arrived last night, accompanied by his past self.

The future self has already rushed back to Qinghewan to take charge.

With a puppet of the third realm in charge, he was not afraid at all.

"Brother Qin."

The Four Swordsmen and the Four Great Masters of Zhusheng also emerged at this time, and the two sides have had many interactions in recent days.

We're pretty much done with each other now.

This wasn't the first time they'd had an informal duel.

Qin Hao always wins and never loses.

They have gained a relatively clear understanding of the Four Swords of Life-Slaying.

Although it wasn't used by the founder of the Four Swords of Life Extermination, nor by the most outstanding members of the Four Great Families.

However, Qin Hao still managed to glean some of the secrets of the Four Swords of Life-Slaying from the swordsmanship of the four of them.

Of course, he cannot restore the Four Swords of Life-Slaying with just this.

But Qin Hao's ambitions lie elsewhere.

He simply wanted to use these foundational skills to create his own unique techniques and secret methods.

The first move he created was the Five Elements Absolute Life.

Its power is already considerable.

It even has a direction for progress and a solid foundation.

These days, I've been exchanging ideas with the younger generation of the four major families.

The progress of these four individuals is truly gratifying.

Qin Hao's progress was in no way inferior to that of the other four.

Qin Hao's progress was even greater than the combined progress of the other four.

He not only sparred with the four, but also studied the Chaos Stele and practiced the secret techniques of the Devouring Star World.

For example, blood.

He has already mastered a small part of it.

If he hadn't been so dominant in their sparring sessions these past few days, Lu Xibai would have been traumatized.

"Brother Lu, Brother Hou, Brother Zhang, Junior Sister Miao, hello everyone."

They did not offer any further courtesy to the protectors.

After exchanging greetings, they parted ways and left with their respective attendants.

Lu Xibo watched Qin Hao's departing figure from afar.

These days, Qin Hao's performance at the Dragon Prince Banquet has spread far and wide.

There are all sorts of opinions on this.

I think Qin Hao has offended the Dragon Palace of the World, and he will find it difficult to move forward in the future.

However, some people saw Qin Hao's ability and talent and believed that he could soar to great heights.

In the future, some of the Dragon Palaces in various places will regret it.

The example they cited was Mr. Lu, Lu Xibo's elder.

Back then, Master Lu also suffered unfair treatment in the Dragon Palace.

The difference is that back then, Master Lu's sword technique was not yet fully developed, and he was the one who was humiliated.

Qin Hao was the one who humiliated the Dragon Palace.

The battle that made Master Lu famous was when he fought four dragon kings at the fourth level all by himself. In the end, Master Lu won, skinned and dismembered the four dragon kings, and brought them back to the Lu family.

Some have speculated that Qin Hao will become the next Mr. Lu.

Moreover, it will far surpass Mr. Lu's achievements.

"Lu Xibo, don't worry."

Grandfather Lu possessed such strength and talent that he was not someone that could be easily compared to.

Admittedly, Mr. Lu's qualifications are not good.

But through countless trials and tribulations, one forges a Daoist heart and undergoes a complete transformation; how can a mere genius compare?

In the early stages, his cultivation level increased relatively rapidly.

However, the path of spiritual practice becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses.

Everyone understands this.

There are too many examples of people who shine brightly in the early stages but fall from grace midway, or get stuck at a certain bottleneck and never rise again in their lifetime.

Qin Hao seems to be advancing very quickly these days, and he has almost broken their Dao hearts in the past few days.

But to say that Qin Hao is comparable to Master Lu, or even better and stronger than Master Lu.

That's impossible.

"Yes, Lu Xibo, that's just flattery to kill. I don't know who could be so malicious."

Is it vicious?
Lu Xibo, however, felt that this statement might be baseless, but it might not be without reason.

Qin Hao's talent is truly astonishing.

It is said that Qin Hao used many sword techniques at the Dragon Prince Banquet that day.

Clearly, the opponent felt it wasn't enough after creating the first move.

The opponent is creating follow-up moves.

In the future, perhaps another Four Swords of Life-Slaying will emerge?
That's hard to say.

He has confidence.

Because on that day, he felt a deadly threat over Qinghe Bay.

He even sensed that there were powerful experts of the fourth realm lurking in the shadows.

But the other party ultimately did not dare to show themselves and quietly left.

Aside from the fact that one should not easily enter the fourth realm, otherwise it will only invite retaliation in kind.

That lurking, subtle threat is probably the reason why the other party doesn't dare to make a move.

“Let’s go, we need to work hard too. The praise we received at home in the past was not a good thing; it was a constraint that held us back.”

After Lu Xibo finished speaking, he walked away alone.

The three were left staring at each other, bewildered.

They all nodded solemnly.

"Yes, they are all constraints."

Qin Hao led the group forward, and some people pointed and whispered among themselves.

"Those are the major sects within the Great Xia Dynasty. By the way, those sitting on the multi-story ships over there are disciples of the Heavenly Refinement Valley."

This was also the first time Qin Hao had seen disciples of Tianlian Valley from the outside.

However, the other party was neither close to me nor distant.

The leader even smiled at me.

But that's all.

Qin Hao didn't think much of it, nor did he feel that anything was wrong.

The two sides were not familiar with each other, and it was not a battlefield, so there was no need to follow the instructions of his true disciple.

Song Fugui approached and said, "It is said that the rule of Tianlian Valley is that every fourth-realm cultivator must take on a disciple. At least one."

Song Fugui's words were not yet finished.

However, Qin Hao understood.

This position comes with many privileges.

Qin Hao learned many secret techniques from the virtual network of Tianlian Valley, all of which were free.

Many of the benefits that the true disciples receive have not yet been claimed.

These are all temporarily stored in Tianlian Valley and can be retrieved sooner or later.

Qin Hao had only met that cheap master once, but the disciples within the sect would probably meet Master Yunhua more often.

I met with you to ask about the background of the Fourth Realm.

Such a good thing must have many people watching it.

Master Yunhua casually tossed down the token that day.

It seems casual.

In reality, there might also be a sense of relief from finally resolving something.

Qin Hao did not feel angry that he had been used.

It's only right that you should bear some pressure if you benefit from it.

The Star-Guiding Boat was released, and everyone boarded it, feeling that the treasure of this boat was even more profound.

Song Fugui's eyes can see many things that others cannot.

He gave Qin Hao a deep look.

Song Fugui was even more grateful for his investment.

As for what others say, Qin Hao offended the dragon palaces in various places.

Song Fugui wasn't afraid at all.

As the young master of Futong Money Shop, he had a strong foundation and was not afraid of being retaliated against.

The stronger Qin Hao becomes, the higher he will reach in the future.

As for those rumors that Qin Hao is comparable to Mr. Lu, they seem to be a case of flattery that ultimately harms him.

Song Fugui, however, felt that Qin Hao might be able to do it.

If Qin Hao doesn't even have this kind of ambition, how can he make great strides?
Qin Hao also felt the intense gazes from those around him.

A flying boat of treasure quality isn't cheap.

The An Yuan Earl's Mansion couldn't afford one before.

This shows how precious it is.

This has always been something that only those in the third realm can possess, and even then, only the best among those in the third realm are qualified.

However, the crab general, a guardian of the fourth realm, blocked all the greedy gazes.

Qin Hao was not a third-realm expert.

But he has a fourth-level protector.

How many people in this world live such a luxurious life?
The gazes from Tianlian Valley were the most intense.

The vehicle that Tianlian Valley used was also a flying boat of the treasure level.

But as professionals, they could naturally see that Qin Hao's Star-Guiding Boat was far more powerful.

How wonderful it would be if we could get up close, try it out ourselves, and study it properly!
This is the meaning behind their expressions.

Compared to others, the professionals in Tianlian Valley are clearly more fascinated by technology.

The crab butler was also filled with inward emotions.

Although Qin Hao's reprimand of the dragon princes and princesses damaged the reputation of the Dragon Palace, it still affected the overall image of the palace.

However, the Dragon Cleansing Ceremony was of great importance, and the Dragon Palace of Falling Star Lake could not possibly drive it away.

The fortune of this Dragon King of Pengze Lake is extremely immense.

Even a small amount of it would be beneficial for the Dragon Cleansing Assembly.

Moreover, the aquatic and demon races admire the strong more than the human race.

Qin Hao, at such a young age, was able to defeat the best among the dragon princes.

Such powerful individuals, once they rise to prominence...

The Dragon Palace wouldn't risk completely offending them over a matter of face.

After all, at this point, what does a little face matter?
The incident involving Mr. Lu should serve as a wake-up call.

"It's just ahead."

Luoxing Lake is very large, and it is only a hair's breadth away from the surrounding area.

If it weren't for consideration for the feelings of the Great Xia Dynasty, this scope would have been expanded long ago.

The difference between a thousand li and nine hundred li is quite significant.

This is a way of speaking that involves the person.

But this Falling Star Lake is only a fraction of a thousand miles away.

"Your Majesty the Dragon King, your location is here."

Looking around, Qin Hao saw that the location indicated by the crab butler was indeed a fairly central place.

That's true, although my cultivation level may not be as high as the older generation.

But among the younger generation, they are considered outstanding.

In addition, there is the Crab General of the Fourth Realm as a guard.

Furthermore, even if his identity is not recognized by the Four Seas Dragon Palace.

That is the real Pengze Lake Dragon King.

Aquatic creatures should be able to sense it.

The recognition from the Four Seas Dragon Palace is one aspect, but the approval from Pengze Lake, or rather, the approval from that innate Dragon King, is perhaps even more important.
Moreover, one's luck is definitely not low.

The other party allowed him to enter the core position so that they could better utilize his luck.

Qin Hao raised an eyebrow: "What? Isn't the seating arrangement based on the Dragon Prince Banquet?"

At the Dragon Prince Banquet, I was seated in the most secluded spot.

That was a humiliation.

Although he ultimately managed to defeat ten opponents single-handedly, it was the Dragon Palaces that lost face.

But it is what it is.

The Dragon Palace's actions are truly realistic.

The crab butler was sweating profusely, and no matter how he answered, it was wrong.

However, he did not make things difficult for the Crab Steward. Slapping him in the face was also a slap in the face to the Star Lake Dragon Palace.

But Qin Hao was too lazy to make things difficult for a servant.

The Star Guide Boat arrived at the designated location, and a token fell down.

Qin Hao reached out and took it; this was something that had never happened before at the Dragon Washing Ceremony.

Qin Hao understood after just a brief contact.

The Dragon Palace of Falling Star Lake has also made preparations for the opening of the secret realm.

That makes sense. As a local strongman, how could he not know anything about it?
This token is the proof of entry into the secret realm.

Qin Hao has three basic spots.

Yes, not just anyone can enter the secret realm.

Three of the people Qin Hao brought can go in.

Including himself.

In addition, if we can attract some luck later, it will help the dragon eggs in the Dragon Washing Pool to hatch.

The extent to which it triggers will be assessed.

At that time, the number of slots for entering the secret realm will also increase accordingly. "They're all very shrewd."

The secret realm is full of treasures.

Although there are risks, the rewards are greater.

If you want to enter, you naturally have to lend out your luck.

This will not only damage one's own luck, but will also create a connection between oneself and the dragons conceived in the Dragon Washing Pool.

Although not a close relationship where everyone prospers or suffers together.

However, if the dragon clan commits evil deeds in the future, there will be some karmic connection.

It depends on your own choices.

Qin Hao smiled; he didn't plan to invest too much.

In addition to the quota for Pengze Lake, there are also quotas for the Six Doors.

Two people.

That makes five people in total.

It's definitely not acceptable to be stingy; since I'm here, I might as well get involved.

Even when it's passive, a bit of luck will be given.

This should allow us to add one more spot.

"That makes six people. You can decide for yourselves. There are six spots available. If you want to join, contact Brother Song to register."

This is both an opportunity and a calamity.

To enter, you need to spend territory contribution points.

Upon returning, a portion of the earnings will also need to be handed over.

These are things that all practitioners know.

These are all default settings.

This is a rare opportunity; even the area around Falling Star Lake is not open to just anyone.

Moreover, Qin Hao sensed that there must be some problems inside.

"This trip might be quite dangerous. Please consider it carefully."

Staying outside wasn't entirely fruitless.

Qin Hao also has many tasks here, and he will also give lectures, so you will gain a lot.

The rest of the people arrived one after another.

Qin Hao looked around. This was a gathering of various sects outside the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Although not everyone came, and not all of them were elite members of their respective sects.

But from this, one can also get a glimpse of the scale and strength of the major sects in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Over there, most of the people from Southern Jin also gathered together.

Qin Hao then asked, "What are the people from Southern Jin doing here?"

The hidden realm may be their true goal.

I thought there would be more challenges.

After all, he's number one on the leaderboard.

But ever since he chose the dragon prince and princess, apart from Lu Xibai and others...

Surprisingly, no one came to challenge them.

"Amitabha."

A Buddhist chant rang out, and Qin Hao turned his head to see Jiechen walking towards him on the water.

Crossing the river on a single reed?
It is an excellent skill in lightness of body, and also a great control over the body.

No magic was used in this process.

Qin Hao is certain of this.

The other party truly lives up to his reputation as a reincarnation of Vajra.

Buddhism and Taoism emphasize the cultivation of one's spiritual practice over many lifetimes. Once one reaches a certain level, one can retain past wisdom and be reincarnated, accumulating it life after life.

This requires a high degree of qualitative analysis.

Otherwise, through countless reincarnations, one may be unable to break free from the illusions of the womb and fall into complete depravity.

In various temples, masters will also go to enlighten their disciples and guide them back to the right path.

But this involves conflicts of memories from past and present lives, as well as various ethical dilemmas and conflicts of experience.

All of these could hinder spiritual practice.

Therefore, spiritual practice also requires cultivating the mind.

The ascetic practices of abstaining from anger at this time are actually cultivating the mind.

Seeing Qin Hao looking at him, Jie Chen shouted a Buddhist chant and said, "I originally wanted to challenge you, but you displayed great power in the Dragon Palace before."

Feeling inferior, the humble monk abandoned the idea.

However, now that we have the opportunity, how about we have another match later?

Jie Chen was direct, frankly admitting his own inferiority.

This is a disgrace to the Southern Jin Dynasty.

The people from Southern Jin all had a slight change in expression.

However, Jiechen is a Vajra reincarnation, so his spiritual level is not the strongest.

But their status is not low.

Moreover, there's the method of abstaining from anger, coupled with his gradually awakening memories of the celestial realm.

Even the top of the Young Eagle Ranking wouldn't dare say he'd definitely beat Jiechen.

Moreover, some celestial secrets are even more valuable than the Young Eagle Ranking.

It can only be said that the status of abstaining from anger is extremely special.

However, upon hearing Jiechen's pointed remark, the group fell silent.

Qin Hao has been searching for information from various places these days.

Not only the Six Doors, but also Tianlian Valley and Xiaoyao Cave have them.

They vaguely understood the origin of this Cangling Secret Realm and the reason for its opening this time.

Just then, news came from Xiaoyao Cave.

"Suppress the three thousand demons and bestow upon me a secret technique."

Sure enough.

Qin Hao was somewhat excited, as the secret method of the Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram was one of the core techniques of the Supreme Secret Method.

They have already received the exquisite pagoda, this supreme secret technique.

The Yin-Yang Tai Chi diagram is not so easy to understand.

However, this mission also revealed quite a bit of information.

Suppressing Demons.

In other words, there might be a demon within this secret realm.

"it is good."

Qin Hao readily agreed.

Whether we compete or not, we still have to complete our tasks.

If I don't agree, others will think I'm scared.

Moreover, healthy competition is not bad.

Completing the mission and obtaining the secret technique are the most important things.

Everything else was just incidental.

Qin Hao turned around and told Song Fugui some things: "I have some new information about the secret realm."

Think it over carefully; there are risks involved once you go in.

Song Fugui was taken aback, but seeing that the information mentioned a demon-suppressing secret realm, he realized that it was likely a secret realm for suppressing demons.

In other words, the demon race was suppressed inside.

It's very likely a high-ranking demon, the kind that would affect the environment.

These days, the secrets he has obtained are being further unsealed.

I gained access to a lot of information that I didn't know before.

Song Fugui knew about the demon race.

Who knew that this would happen so soon after it started?

However, Song Fugui still decided to go in.

We just need to be prepared.

Refining demons is far more difficult than slaying monsters.

"I understand, I'll be prepared."

Just then, a group of dragon princes and princesses came riding the waves.

This also means that the people of Luoxing Lake should come out.

A throne rises, and a majestic middle-aged man sits upon it.

Qin Hao wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that the other person glanced at him.

Is this my great-great-grandfather?

Dragon King of Falling Star Lake?
Their strength is indeed formidable.

This follows the path of innate gods and demons, and is most skilled in killing.

It also has the strongest ability to withstand various environments.

The primordial gods and demons were born before heaven and earth, whether in the void of the universe or in the chaotic void.

Its environment is certainly much harsher than that of the rest of the world.

The innate gods and demons live within it.

This demonstrates the resilience of these innate gods and demons.

Although not at the peak of the fourth realm.

But his strength is probably no less than that of the peak of the fourth realm.

Such people are always drawn into conspiracies.

Qin Hao felt that this was a tricky situation.

Qin Hao only wanted to avoid it.

Hold on and develop slowly.

Once I've mastered my divine skills, I'll come out and sweep through the world.

The Dragon King of Falling Star Lake rose from his throne and bowed to all sides: "Thank you all for coming, which has brought honor to my humble abode, Falling Star Lake."

"Easy to say."

Those around him who could speak to him all bowed their heads in respect.

The other juniors, who had no say in the conversation, also wore smiles, feeling honored.

The powerful beings of the fourth realm are not to be seen by them casually.

The Dragon King has two dragon horns on his head.

This is not because the other party's transformation is incomplete, but rather a source of pride.

The pride of being a dragon.

Ao Hong's transformation was extremely thorough, but the dragon princes and princesses looked down on him.

They all had dragon horns left on their bodies.

In other respects, they are no different from humans.

"Alright, let the Dragon Cleansing Ceremony officially begin."

There were necessary conversations and exchanges of benefits.

It had all been completed within the previous three months.

At this point, there's no need to say more.

Qin Hao did not exchange any benefits with the other party.

But I also gained a lot.

The Dragon King began to offer sacrifices to Heaven, while Qin Hao remained silent.

Only the ignorant disregard and ignore Heaven.

The "heaven" mentioned here is neither the Heavenly Court nor the Heavenly Emperor.

Rather, it is the world itself, the way of Heaven.

"Our dragon race is born of heaven and earth, and upholds the workings of the heavenly order..."

"Now I humbly beseech Heaven to bestow its mercy and protect the new generation of my dragon race, ensuring their smooth and healthy development."

The language of the sacrificial rites was not particularly sophisticated; rather, it was rather simple and unadorned.

But when spoken by a master of the fourth realm, every word seemed to resonate with the universe.

Qin Hao felt that with each word he spoke, he became more in tune with this world.

This is also a kind of opportunity.

If one can seize the opportunity, one can comprehend the Way of Heaven.

The ability to grasp the principles of things is also extremely rapid.

At that moment, a wisp of fortune was taken from his body and merged into this world.

In the distance, in a small-looking pool, various dragon eggs floated.

This is how the borrowing of luck begins.

That's quite ingenious.

No wonder they needed a Dragon King of the Fourth Realm to preside over it.

This is equivalent to using this fourth-realm expert to bring everyone into a state of experiencing and merging with the world.

This is a transaction.

To achieve this in the fourth realm also requires a considerable amount of effort.

However, by doing so, one gains convenience but must also relinquish some of one's luck.

Qin Hao didn't need this opportunity, so he broke away as soon as he became engrossed in it.

That sliver of luck was the price we had to pay to come here.

He also gained quite a lot.

In just a moment, he had completed a small part of his cultivation of the Blood Floating Technique, almost achieving minor success.

If we had more time, we could probably finish most of it.

This is using luck to buy time.

Whether it's worth it or not depends entirely on the individual.

Qin Hao was unwilling, so he broke free in time.

Even the Dragon King was somewhat surprised. He turned around and glanced back, and when he saw it was Qin Hao, he was even more shocked.

Those who were in the third realm, and were incredibly close to the fourth realm, had not been able to break free.

He used his most secret methods.

This is a method belonging to innate gods and demons.

Didn't you see? Even those in the fourth realm are only half-awake?
A mere second realm, yet...

At that moment, several people in the fourth realm began to awaken, and their aura at that instant shocked Qin Hao.

"There are quite a few people here. Representatives from various factions have come. Are they here for the Dragon Cleansing Tournament, or for the Cangling Secret Realm?"

(End of this chapter)