Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 221 The Wasteland (Making Up for Missed Update - Part 1)

In the Cangwu cultivation world, there exists a vast uninhabited area, where spiritual energy is barren, all life struggles to survive, and very few creatures can survive in this desolate place.

The so-called "four seas and eight wastelands" are divided by these uninhabited areas.

This kind of thing, which is heavily influenced by "human factors", is not like a product of natural development. But you should know one thing: the wasteland came first, and then the vast wilderness came into being.

It is very difficult to cross between the twelve regions, whether by walking, burrowing underground, or flying.

It's almost impossible for a cultivator of the lower three ranks to do that.

Only those who reach the sixth rank and advance to the middle third rank of the "True Immortal Realm" are qualified to traverse uninhabited areas and explore wastelands.

This is one of the reasons why it is almost impossible to see cultivators from other regions in the Southern Yue Kingdom.

The only way to travel is through a large-scale inter-domain teleportation array.

For independent cultivators, their entire lives are confined to their birthplace.

Gu Qing became interested in the wasteland.

It originated from the geographical knowledge expounded by Master Lianfeng during his sermons.

Since the human race created the [Path of Ascension], the area of ​​the wasteland has been shrinking every year, turning the land into a Gobi desert landscape where vegetation is scarce and sandstorms rage everywhere.

The Black Sea, a deep abyss in the ocean, divides the four seas. Every drop of black water carries immense weight, and the resulting ocean currents and storms can shatter almost anything, even the body of a true dragon.

It is even more terrifying than the barren land, and it is no exaggeration to call it a desolate wasteland.

But are there no living beings in the no-man's-land?

Have!
The most representative example is the ghost. Throughout history, we can always see evil spirits of the level of a demon king emerging from the no-man's land, wreaking havoc on the world and bringing about annihilation.

In addition, there is a powerful creature called the "Wild Beast". They do not cultivate spiritual power, but only refine their bloodline and physique, and are very similar to the ancient demons.

It should be said that the wild beasts were once a part of the demon race.

In the early days of the ancient Demon Court era, due to the precedent of the Supreme Dragon Court, they dared not absorb spiritual energy and open the gate to immortality.

Their lifespan is far shorter than that of modern cultivators.

But taboos are meant to be broken. From then on, the demon race had the concept of pure blood, and civil war raged on and bloodshed never stopped. Many ferocious beasts and strange creatures were wiped out.

A group of demons with differing ideologies were defeated and retreated into uninhabited areas, giving rise to the wild beasts we see today.

Without spiritual nourishment and spiritual enlightenment.

As the wild beasts multiplied, their intelligence declined, and the scarcity of food led to a decrease in their numbers. Eventually, they were completely expelled from the list of demons and were called barbarians, wilderness, wild beasts, and their legitimacy was not recognized.

However, it cannot be ignored that some wild beasts have reached the extreme.

These are called "pure-blooded beings." Upon reaching this stage, they regain their intelligence and embark on an alternative path to immortality, which is quite different from the mainstream path to immortality that relies on spiritual energy.

The mainstream body-refining techniques in the cultivation world were originally created by imitating and learning from these pure-blooded beings.

The emergence of the Ascension Path also owes some credit to the wild beasts.

The third objective of this return to the Yan state.

Gu Qing then wanted to train in the shallow areas of the desolate zone, hoping to find wild beasts, study their techniques, and improve the body cultivation part of the "Nine Revolutions Fiery Dragon Scripture".

Ideally, we should find a dragon-type wild beast.

With his current level of cultivation, the Dragon Transformation Technique can be divided into three levels. The first level is "Dragon Power" without any form change, which can greatly enhance physical strength and make one incomparably powerful.

The second tier is the "Dragonman," which is the form maintained by the identity of Mo Xuan. It is very similar to a half-demon, and its strength, defense, and speed will be greatly enhanced.

The third concept is a fully transformed "Flame Dragon," or a true dragon form, which theoretically can completely transform its dragon body and possess the physical strength of a dragon species.

However, while the Nine Revolutions Fiery Dragon Scripture is unparalleled in terms of magical power, it falls short in terms of physical strength, only reaching the top level.

The body of the Fiery Dragon may be strong, but it's a mere imitation lacking core variations and depth; it has form but no spirit. For example, it almost entirely lacks the dragon race's supernatural powers and abilities, such as soaring through the clouds, summoning wind and rain, and dominating waters.

Gu Qing came up with two solutions.

First, there is the precious blood of a true dragon with the fire attribute; second, there are wild beasts of the dragon race. These wild beasts, who walk the path of pure blood, possess innate divine abilities in their precious blood and bones, like Dao patterns and principles inscribed by the Great Dao, deeply hidden within their bodies.

Human cultivators can learn from this.

Among the sixth-rank cultivators, the Ancestral Hall of Baiyue Mountain possesses its own unique mysteries and rarely ventures out.

Those from aristocratic families, sects, or lucky rogue cultivators who reach the sixth rank will all venture into uninhabited areas, where wild beasts are considered rare treasures.

There are also occasional rumors of them getting lost in no man's land.

After sorting through his knowledge and memories, Gu Qing realized that the purpose of this trip was not necessarily to find the dragon-type wild beasts, as the Yan Kingdom was not the only route connecting the desolate lands.

Some areas of the Southern Yue Cultivation Kingdom also bordered the wasteland.

But since we're already here, it would be impolite not to go in and take a look.

Furthermore, the Yan state was protected by a formation.

It will not prevent human cultivators from entering or leaving, but it can isolate wild beasts, ghosts, and demons. It is a super formation that gathered a lot of resources and connected with heaven and earth during the era of the Twelve Immortal Lords.

He can retreat if he encounters danger, which can be considered a rehearsal.

If he can't obtain the Fire Dragon's Blood Treasure, he will definitely explore the No Man's Land sooner or later.

Having some experience at this point will prevent you from being stuck in a difficult situation later.

At the border of Lingxiu Prefecture, there is a clear dividing line: one step ahead is the desolate Gobi Desert with its endless yellow sand, and the other step is the natural scenery with lush green grass.

Step out, step in.

The existence of the formation was completely imperceptible, its mystery exceeding Gu Qing's comprehension and perception.

They sat right on the border line.

He waited quietly for Yan Jiangyue to send a message. He knew he would definitely have to return for Lian Chutiangong's ascension ceremony, and it wouldn't be good to break his promise.

It would be best to postpone it for a while.

Another half month later, text finally appeared on the Lingxi Zhen, and Gu Qing's wish came true.

The Ascension Ceremony has been postponed!
The reason is simple: after Chu Tiangong took over the authority to judge mundane matters from the thirty-seventh patriarch, he entered the patriarch hall to stabilize his realm. When a cultivator goes into seclusion, the passage of time is incredibly fast.

Just like students on holiday, two days passed by in the blink of an eye.

For a cultivator, this could last for several years at a time.

The higher one's spiritual level, the longer one's seclusion can last; it is not uncommon for people to spend decades or even centuries in seclusion.

The original plan was for three years, so there are about ten months left.

The three-year extension, calculated from the original date, means Gu Qing has roughly four years, enough time for him to handle things here.

He wasn't in a hurry to go in.

Instead, they found a place near the border, released Qingyunlou, and settled there.

He then used his magic power to create incinerating fire, devoting two-thirds of his energy to refining weapons and rapidly accumulating weapon crafting points.

Before exploring, upgrade your Soul Refining Technique.

The sooner you complete the modification of the Golden Stone Aquarius, the greater the benefits; it's better to do it sooner rather than later.

Of course, if his lifespan is sufficient, Gu Qing can directly activate the Lifespan Burning Technique. He doesn't necessarily have to wait for his artifact points to be sufficient. He can make up for the loss of his essence sooner or later.

(End of this chapter)