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

"Hao'er."

A week later, Qin Hao emerged from seclusion.

Tian Buyi came to find Qin Hao immediately.

He then revealed that he owned the Biquan Sword.

Qin Hao hesitated for a moment, but still accepted Tian Buyi's kindness.

"However, I still hope that the Biquan Sword can be passed down by other fellow disciples in the future."

Tian Buyi was taken aback.

This is a divine weapon from the heavens.

It's all because of your eldest apprentice, Song Daren; he didn't even bring it out.

They were worried that Qin Hao would go down the mountain at such a young age and encounter danger.

Therefore, by taking out the Nine Heavens Divine Weapon, Qin Hao no longer needs to go down the mountain.

Qin Hao laughed and said, "I have inherited the legacy of Ancestor Qingye, and I can also refine magical treasures. I believe that I can refine a magical treasure that is even more powerful than the Nine Heavens Divine Weapon."

Tian Buyi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded: "Whatever you want, I hope you can do it too."

In reality, he didn't really believe it at all.

Qin Hao didn't say much.

Talking is useless until things are accomplished.

Once things are done and the facts are laid out before them, Tian Buyi will have to believe it even if he doesn't want to.

Tian Buyi told Qin Hao that he was still young and asked him to postpone his descent from the mountain.

Song Daren and the others breathed a sigh of relief; they no longer needed to worry.

Then, Tian Buyi will begin an even more frenzied beating.

"Even the seventh brother has surpassed you, what excuse do you have for slacking off?"

"Seventh Brother..."

Song Daren and the others wailed, "Our junior brother is too monstrous! What are we going to do?"
The seventh brother is so monstrous, Master, you just need to keep an eye on him.

Oh, the seventh brother is too monstrous. Master has nothing to teach him, so he can only keep an eye on us?
Qin Hao drifted by, seemingly unconcerned.

A year later, Qin Hao opened his eyes: "The sixth floor."

The fourth level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao.

By circulating Tai Chi primordial energy throughout the body's meridians, one can achieve the state where Tai Chi primordial energy leaves the body and allows one to fly through the air. One can also use primordial energy to manipulate objects and begin simultaneously learning other wondrous techniques and cultivating one's own magical treasures. Hence, this realm is also known as the Realm of Manipulating Objects.

This level is the dividing line between cultivators with high and low aptitude. Those with high aptitude can break through to higher realms in one fell swoop, while those with average aptitude can only linger around this level and find it difficult to make any progress.

The fourth level is marked by the cultivation of mental power, which gives one the foundation of all methods. At the beginning, one can simultaneously learn other extraordinary techniques and cultivate one's own magical treasures.

The concept of magical treasures and secret artifacts has a long history. In myths and legends, most of the gods and spirits have their own divine artifacts, which are extremely powerful.

In the human world, those who cultivate immortality and refine the Dao initially control the creation of heaven and earth, possessing immense power. The smaller ones can fly through the air at lightning speed, while the larger ones can shake the heavens and the earth, destroying mountains and stopping rivers.

Disciples who cultivate to the fourth level of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao must descend the mountain to travel the world and search for fine materials and spiritual objects to cultivate magical treasures.

Qin Hao had some black bamboo swords that he had forged himself. Although they were not as good as the Nine Heavens Divine Weapons, they were still mid-grade spiritual weapons.

They can also be arranged into formations, greatly increasing their power.

After that, cultivation in the Jade Purity Realm mainly focused on cultivating magical power and mental power.

Of course, Qin Hao already knew the secret techniques.

He even possesses the techniques of the Upper Clarity Realm, and even the legendary Tai Clarity Realm.

However, apart from Dao Xuan, probably no one in the Qingyun Sect can enter the Taiqing Realm nowadays.

Another year has passed, and Qin Hao has advanced to the eighth level.

His magical power was extremely immense.

Qin Hao had already vaguely sensed the magical power within Tian Buyi. Although it was somewhat deeper than his own, it wasn't by much.

He cultivated both Buddhism and Taoism, along with other resources and a celestial soul.

His physical strength and magical power are already comparable to those of cultivators in the Upper Clarity Realm.

"Old Tian is considered a minor expert within Shangqing territory. He hasn't met the other chiefs again, so it's difficult to compare him."

A year later, or three years later, Qin Hao and Zhang Xiaofan were already sixteen years old.

"I've reached the ninth level of the Jade Purity Realm, the pinnacle of the Jade Purity Realm. The next step is to find an opportunity to break through to the Upper Purity Realm. Compared to others, my progress is too fast; I'm a genius among geniuses."

"But for me, it's nothing special. I've already ascended to immortality; this is just a matter of recovering my strength. If I were to go through it all again, it would take three times as long if I weren't familiarizing myself with the power system of the Jade Dynasty world. A year would be enough."

Of course, there's also the reason for practicing both Buddhism and Taoism.

"It's about time to go check out the Soul-Seizing Staff on the back mountain. The Bloodthirsty Bead has almost completely lost its demonic traces, and its malevolent energy has been eliminated. Only the most primal blood essence remains. If we get the Soul-Seizing Staff and use heavenly lightning to cleanse it of its sins and malevolence, it's not impossible to refine it together with the Blood Source Bead. Blood refining is unnecessary. There are still two years until the Seven Veins Martial Arts Tournament. I need to finish refining it as soon as possible to give Zhang Xiaofan time to familiarize himself with the magic weapon."

Do it when you think of it.

Qin Hao climbed the mountain and arrived at the familiar bamboo forest.

He has been here for several years.

Although a year later, he no longer needed to continue his morning classes.

Tian Buyi also felt it was unnecessary, so he waived the fee for him.

But Qin Hao still went up the mountain every day to look for materials.

Tian Buyi knew that he was cultivating rapidly, so he wasn't worried that he was cultivating too slowly, nor did he restrict him.

The mountains were covered in lush greenery, layer upon layer. When the mountain wind passed by, the bamboo forest undulated like ocean waves, which was extremely spectacular and made one's heart feel broadened.

A light mist drifted through the forest in the early morning, like a veil, and glistening dewdrops clung to the green bamboo leaves along the path, beautiful and translucent.

After walking for a while, we found ourselves in a green ocean. The black bamboo here was mostly tall and lush, reaching straight into the sky. Light shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting patches of shadow on the ground.

These black bamboo trees are already over ten years old.

Further on, there are even older trees.

There are even black bamboos that have grown for thousands of years, and even the leaders of other peaks occasionally come to ask for them.

This is one of the best materials for forging magical longswords.

Qin Hao headed towards the back mountain, despite Tian Buyi's repeated warnings that the back mountain was dangerous and that Zhang Xiaofan and the others should not venture too far.

Qin Hao is already at the ninth level of the Jade Purity Realm, and only needs one more opportunity to advance to the Upper Purity Realm.

They are not afraid of these things.

His combat prowess is such that even elders of the Shangqing Realm are no match for him.

You are welcome to come to this back mountain.

Dazhu Peak is towering and precipitous. Although it is not as high as Tongtian Peak, which reaches into the clouds, it still plunges straight into the sea of ​​clouds. There is almost no path to climb from the foot of the mountain. Most of the disciples of Qingyun Sect travel by flying.

Qin Hao was also traveling by magic, with a high-grade magic weapon, the Black Bamboo Sword, under his feet.

Tian Buyi granted him the right to freely cut down the black bamboo on the back mountain for use in weapon crafting.

We just can't waste it.

Qin Hao had often heard his senior brothers talk about how the deep valley behind Dazhu Peak was filled with pine and cypress trees, a secluded and unfathomable place rarely visited by humans.

Back then, the founder of the Dazhu Peak lineage had someone fly to that deep valley to investigate, but it was just a primeval forest with nothing strange about it. There were more ferocious beasts and poisonous insects, but they never left the valley, so there had been no trouble over the years.

But Qin Hao knew that this back mountain was extremely dangerous. The reason for this was actually that secluded pool.

Qin Hao flew back and forth on his sword several times before finally finding his target in a certain place.

"I searched high and low without finding it, but then it came to me without any effort. It was right here all along."

Qin Hao's gaze then fell upon the pool of water in the open space.

It was a small pool, not very large, with no visible source, probably formed by an underground spring.

The water in the pool is emerald green, and its depth is unknown from here. There is a gap on the west side of the pool, from which the water flows out and forms a stream that meanders away.

"This should be the place. Although it looks no different on the surface and is very peaceful, there is still a hint of malevolence and an ominous feeling in this peace."

In the center of the pool, there is a pile of random rocks of varying sizes and shapes, with only a small portion protruding from the water's surface.

Amidst the jumbled rocks, a short black stick was stuck diagonally, protruding a foot above the water's surface, while the rest was submerged. Its entire body was jet black, and its material was indistinguishable; it was quite unsightly.

"This is it."

Qin Hao looked at the black stick and immediately realized that this was his target.

This Soul-Capturing Staff was recorded in the ancient book "Ten Chapters on Strange Treasures": There was a strange iron in the heavens that fell into the Nine Netherworlds. It was refined by burning the evil spirits and fierce souls of the underworld with ghost fire. It took a thousand years to turn red, a thousand years to take shape, a thousand years to gather the evil spirits and fierce energy, and a thousand years to acquire the ability to capture souls.

In a sense, this is also a rare and precious artifact.

Unfortunately, falling into the Netherworld caused this strange object to be tainted with too much ghostly and malevolent energy.

"This Bloodthirsty Bead was originally a demonic treasure of the same level as the Soul-Seizing Staff."

But I cleansed it with heavenly lightning, washing away its malevolent aura.

Some more treasures from the Blood Path were added, restoring the original treasures of the Blood Path.

Its essence has been enhanced, so it should still be at the same level as this Soul-Seizing Staff.

Let's see if we can tame it.

Qin Hao planned to fuse the Blood Source Bead and the Soul-Capturing Staff first.

Then, use heavenly lightning to refine this demonic treasure into a Taoist treasure.

Although it doesn't look good, it's definitely a great magic weapon.

"Go ahead and show me what you're capable of."

Qin Hao did not refine the treasure; he merely used his magic to control it.

The Blood Source Bead flew over, seemingly having already set its sights on the Soul-Seizing Staff. One was righteous, the other evil; they were destined not to coexist.

The Soul-Capturing Staff also seemed to have been stimulated and began to revive.

It was like a fierce tiger that had been sleeping soundly.

However, a little white rabbit wanted to challenge his position, and the Soul-Capturing Cudgel was furious and naturally refused to allow it.

The origin of the "Blood-Devouring Bead" is unknown, but it has strange properties. It craves the essence and blood of living beings. If any living creature gets close to it, it will be drained of its essence and blood and die within a short time, leaving only a skin. It is an extremely terrifying evil object.

Over a thousand years ago, this pearl was obtained by the Black-Hearted Elder of the Demonic Cult. Due to its blood-corroding ability, the elder refined it into a magical artifact, which was invincible for a time, killing countless righteous people and gaining great fame.

It later became one of the four treasures of the Demonic Cult.

After the wicked old man died, the pearl disappeared without a trace and its whereabouts remain unknown.

By sheer chance, the Venerable Master Puzhi of Tianyin Temple discovered this malevolent pearl in the Western Great Swamp thirty years ago. At that time, the area within a ten-mile radius was littered with bones, devoid of any living creatures, a scene of utter devastation and overwhelming resentment.

It must be said that Puzhi, who is free from obsessions, is actually quite good.

He was compassionate and deeply moved by compassion, so he used Buddhist magic to put it away. Every night thereafter, he would perform Buddhist exorcism techniques on it to subdue evil forces. He did this without interruption for thirty years, and he also strung it with the Buddhist treasure "jade rosary".

With its pure energy, it resisted the bloodthirsty evil thoughts, finally suppressing the malevolent spirit and binding it tightly within the bead, preventing it from seeing the light of day under layers of Buddhist power.

However, Puzhi was already dead at this time. Zhang Xiaofan held the Bloodthirsty Bead, and gradually, because the Bloodthirsty Bead could not obtain Puzhi's magic power, the seal was constantly being broken.

If Qin Hao hadn't taken it away and dispelled the malevolent energy...

Perhaps if Zhang Xiaofan comes here again with the Bloodthirsty Bead, he will return to his original path.

However, at this moment, the Bloodthirsty Bead had been refined into the Blood Source Bead, and it was evenly matched with the Soul-Seizing Staff.

The Soul-Seizing Staff seemed to be enraged, and streams of black energy and ghostly aura surged from it, rushing towards the Blood Source Pearl.

It seemed to want to devour this blood-path treasure to complete its own advancement.

The Blood Source Pearl was equally formidable, emanating streams of blood energy.

Although it contains blood and qi, there is no bloodiness at all.

Instead, a faint fragrance wafts out.

After being refined and reforged, this magical artifact has become a Taoist artifact.

The two sides are somewhat evenly matched.

Qin Hao was about to use his magic to help it.

Suddenly, Qin Hao turned his head to look.

Over there, a monkey came running in this direction, chattering away.

Meanwhile, Zhang Xiaofan was chasing after them.

"As expected, there's still inertia. If it weren't for me, Zhang Xiaofan would probably have repeated the same mistake."

Qin Hao smiled, stopped, and waited for Zhang Xiaofan instead of continuing.

The Blood Source Bead seemed to be waiting for Qin Hao, but he didn't arrive. It even jumped a few times in a moment of impatience.

Qin Hao chuckled: "Don't worry, your destined master is coming soon. In a little while, your master will help you defeat that Soul-Seizing Cudgel."

As they were talking, Zhang Xiaofan and the monkey arrived.

"Don't run! Hmm? Seventh Senior Brother? What are you doing here? Ah, have we gotten to the deep mountains?"

Zhang Xiaofan chased after them all the way here, completely forgetting that he had already reached the depths of the mountains.

His senior brothers had all told him not to go deep into the mountains.

But why is Qin Hao here too?

"That is?"

Zhang Xiaofan suddenly saw the scene on the dark pool.

He didn't recognize the black stick.

But Zhang Xiaofan seemed to recognize that bead.

"That is?"

"That's right, that's the Bloodthirsty Bead." Qin Hao confirmed Zhang Xiaofan's guess.

“But…” Zhang Xiaofan was still a little confused: “The Bloodthirsty Beads before weren’t like this.”

In fact, if Qin Hao hadn't told Zhang Xiaofan that it was the Bloodthirsty Bead, Zhang Xiaofan wouldn't even know what the Bloodthirsty Bead was.

He simply felt that this was what Puzhi had left for him.

His feelings for Puzhi were very complicated.

This person, who should have been his master, became his father and mother's killer.

He kept this bead, which was actually a conflict for him.

"Xiao Fan, didn't I tell you I'd give you something even better? This Blood Origin Bead was crafted by me using the Bloodthirsty Bead to cleanse its evil, preserving its essence, and adding some primordial treasures. However, it's currently facing some difficulties in subduing the Soul-Seizing Staff and needs your help. Are you willing?" (End of Chapter)