Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 253 Seventh Rank Ultimate - Gathering and Scattering Through the Netherworld (Bonus Chapter 1)

The two streams of air shifted unpredictably, and in a flash, two longswords appeared suspended in front of Gu Qing.

These are the twin swords used to slay demons and monsters.

The former, thanks to the powerful foundation brought by the fifth-grade Netherworld Stone, successfully transformed itself and advanced to the level of a mid-grade magic weapon after the perfect production of the Earth Spirit Body.

The complex internal patterns are unified and condensed into the [Netherworld Dao Pattern], which is ever-changing. While retaining the original effects, each characteristic is greatly enhanced.

A true nemesis of ghosts.

The latter, the Demon-Slaying Sword, although it advanced in sync with the Heavenly Spirit Body, was slightly inferior in its foundation, only reaching the level of a low-grade magic weapon. The blood color on the sword was washed away, turning it into a pure white sword.

The sword's spine, resembling bamboo joints, contained golden heavenly thunder, its divine might rolling, seemingly intent on annihilating all demons and evil spirits under heaven.

These two swords were Gu Qing's pre-ordered natal magic weapons.

Once the two souls of heaven and earth return to their places, the two seemingly unrelated but deadly swords will be able to establish a connection, either merging or separating, becoming one of Gu Qing's trump cards!

"Now that I have completed the cultivation of the seventh rank, the upper level of the Divine Transformation Realm, it is time to prepare for the breakthrough."

Today it is today.

Gu Qing is already a hundred years old. In his previous life, he should have been buried, but he is in his prime, with boundless potential and the prospect of longevity.

Those with a long lifespan can squander it without feeling it's a waste.

“The further you go in cultivation, the more difficult it becomes. Even I have to slow down. If I want to break through to the seventh rank, the Soul-Bewitching Tribulation is of paramount importance.”

The bewitching tribulation is a kind of inner demon tribulation.

It is also the seventh rank realm, the final link in the transformation of divine consciousness. Once successful, its quality will be comparable to magic power and essence blood. Divine consciousness transforms into thoughts, and a single thought can support mountains and seas and cover the sun and moon!

Of course, this is an exaggeration, but it represents the endless potential of the path of spiritual cultivation.

Gu Qing's greatest abilities are to create techniques with a single thought, lift a hundred acres of boulders with a single thought, create artifacts with a single thought, create prohibitions with a single thought, and so on.

No more hand gestures or spells are needed.

Everything was like switching to easy mode, completed with a single click.

This is the terrifying aspect of the transformation of divine consciousness; even against a seventh-rank high-level cultivator, one can crush and sweep away ten opponents.

This is the effect that an ordinary cultivator can achieve. If Gu Qing successfully breaks through, he might not need to grind against a bottom-tier sixth-rank cultivator like Bai Sanzu, but could instead rely on endurance.

In terms of combat strength alone, they could beat Bai Sanzu to a pulp.

"Take it slow, wait for the Pure Soul Lotus to be born, then we will overcome the Bewitching Tribulation."

On this day, Gu Qing officially emerged from seclusion.

Everything I saw was quite different.

The Guhuoniao was a little surprised to see him: "Master, you came out of seclusion so early this time?"

"We're out of resources. What's the situation on the black market?"

Thinking of Gu Qing's terrifying speed at which he consumed spirit stones, Guhuoniao's lips twitched, and she said helplessly.

"Red Robe said that the area there has reached its limit. If we want to expand the area further, it will cause conflict with the Eagle King Clan. Also, in the Demon Phoenix City, Chenxing Crocodile Demon Lin Yuan is somewhat dissatisfied with us putting resources in Huiji Mountain."

"If we could invite humans to set up shop in the black market, the situation might be very different."

"Humans..."

Gu Qing pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"The timing is wrong. If we open the human market based on Mo Xuan's reputation, they won't come."

"The master wants to use Gu..."

"Forget it, we can't link these two identities together. This identity has been cultivated for nearly a hundred years and is extremely stable. We can't give it up for short-term gains."

"OK then."

"How's it going with my request to find nourishing elixirs for the soul through the channels of Demon Phoenix City?"

"I obtained a seven-colored flower."

"Give me."

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Underground secret room.

Pingdingshan in Huiji is arguably the place with the most underground secret chambers. Gu Qing drew a fire vein here to nurture and cultivate his three magical treasures.

The Five Elements Wheel is a balanced magic weapon, a kind of all-purpose, moderate magic treasure. Its main function is to help Gu Qing comprehend the power of the Five Elements. It is a tool-type magic treasure, and it is enough to just refine it.

The Rank 6 Thunder Lotus Platform, a magical artifact used to aid in combat, was the culmination of his efforts and was highly anticipated.

The Soul-Purifying Lotus is the trump card to overcome the bewitching tribulation; it must succeed!
If any one of the three magical treasures fails, Gu Qing won't have a chance to refine another one in a short time, since he has already exhausted all his resources.

"After more than ten years of nurturing, it's about time for it to be born."

"I'll use the Seven-Colored Flower to lend you a hand." Arriving in front of the fireball of the Soul-Purifying Lotus, Gu Qing used his magic to knead the Seven-Colored Flower into a lump of mud, squeezing out a large amount of seven-colored liquid.

This item has a strong protective effect on the soul.

It can also be used to complete the refining of the Soul-Purifying Lotus. The Jinyun Weapon Ancestral Method reveals too much of the essence of weapon refining. Gu Qing's movements look rough, but they are actually precise.

The greatest truths are the simplest, and Gu Qing has always adhered to pragmatism.

"Come!"

As flames rose and the dazzling light shone, a pure white lotus quietly bloomed, plunging into Gu Qing's brow and leaving a white lotus mark with pink petals.

This design is a bit strange.

It didn't quite match his demonic appearance, but the effect was top-notch.

Gu Qing's Purifying Soul Lotus is only of low grade, not as good as Lian Chutian's mid-grade, but it is definitely enough to deal with the Bewitching Soul Tribulation.

"Okay."

The other two treasures are still a bit short of being born, so Gu Qing continued his seclusion, gathering all the necessary personnel to protect him and setting up five layers of protective formations accordingly.

Only then did he enter the quiet room to meditate in seclusion.

The method for breaking through to this realm is relatively simple, called the "Secret Method of Inducing Tribulation," which involves receiving the power of the soul tribulation and activating the seedlings of spiritual transformation. It is somewhat of a shortcut.

Following the method described in the "Nine-Nine Mysterious Techniques," Gu Qing began to draw upon the tribulation.

At first, I didn't feel anything.

Three days later, at a certain moment, he sensed a change in the surrounding atmosphere. A soft, whispering sound rang in his ears, like the voice of some great Dao, constantly drawing Gu Qing's attention.

Everything around me changed; after the distortion, there was an unfamiliar palace.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of women, a scene of wine, women, and flesh, their white bodies pressed ever closer, uttering obscene words and phrases, their minds clouded and their ears deafened.

“A mere Slaanesh, a nobody.”

"roll!"

Thanks to his profound spiritual foundation, Gu Qing was able to overcome the initial stage of the Bewitching Tribulation on his own.

Then the surrounding space distorted again.

This time it was a desolate mountain area. Several grave mounds appeared in front of him. A man and a woman were kneeling in front of the graves burning paper money. The moment they turned around and saw Gu Qing, their faces twisted in anger.

"It was you, you're the one who ruined our parents."

"It's all your fault for offending Emperor Taizu of Yan."

"it was all your fault."

Looking at her younger siblings, who were missing limbs and covered in scars, Gu Qing's expression was exceptionally cold.

"If you give birth but don't raise the child, you can repay with a severed finger."

"To raise someone before they are born is a debt that can never be repaid in a hundred generations."

"You are not worthy of even a single finger of mine. Die!"

The image shattered, vanishing completely in Gu Qing's rage, everything returning to nothingness.

This time, all around was pitch black, and all of history was nothingness.

Without light or objects, and with all five senses lost, this is the most terrifying aspect of the Bewitching Tribulation. While one can overcome the seven emotions and six desires with a Daoist heart, in this darkness devoid of perception, the passage of time becomes meaningless.

It could be a moment, a day... or even forever.

Only by maintaining a clear mind and active consciousness can one survive this bewildering tribulation. At this stage, the test is one's character.

Gu Qing didn't know how much time had passed.

The pink and white lotus flower in his mind was the only motivation for him to keep going.

outside world.

Three years later, Gu Qing suddenly let out a long howl.

"My path has been completed!"

His energy and spirit surged, suddenly rising to a higher level. He unleashed boundless divine power, causing the entire meditation room to collapse.

Amidst a flash of divine light, it burst forth from the earth's surface.

This is the Seventh Rank Ultimate Level: Gathering and Scattering Through the Netherworld!

Next, using the spirit bodies of Heaven and Earth, I will descend from the Netherworld to the Ninth Heaven, find the two souls of Heaven and Earth to return to their rightful place, refine the embryo of the primordial spirit, and unify the three treasures.

Then, by refining the two souls of heaven and earth using the Gluttonous Devouring Technique, one can reach the pinnacle of perfection. At that time, there will only be one step left to break through to the sixth rank: unifying essence, energy, and spirit.

Gu Qing's opportunity for this step lay in the supplementary cultivation method.

(End of this chapter)