After the Skyfall

Chapter 911 The Immortal Peach Tree

The knife-shaped coin cleaved through space, radiating a crystalline, precious light, as if opening a time tunnel and taking Li Yi to an unknown new world.

As Li Yi traveled, he passed through many worlds, but these worlds were merely fleeting scenery along the way, not worth lingering in. And as Hua Qing said, all the worlds he saw were extremely terrible.

It was either the end of a dynasty or a series of disasters.

People in every world are trapped. Ancient people suffer from exorbitant taxes, hunger, and famine. Modern civilization is also experiencing crises and wars. Even in worlds with cultivation, the situation is still unbearable, with demons and monsters running rampant.

Sometimes, Li Yi couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he lingered for a moment, leaving a portion of his power in that world, hoping to bring some hope and opportunity to the people there.

Although it's just a drop in the ocean, it's still worth the trip.

Hua Qing's remnant soul seemed to understand Li Yi's thoughts, so he did not stop him.

"Let's stop and rest in this world for a while. I'm worried that after the knife coins are repaired, they won't have enough power to support your successful crossover in one go."

At this moment, the knife-shaped coin stopped moving forward, tore through space, and carried Li Yi to a beautiful world with clear waters and lush mountains.

This place is full of spiritual energy, and the air is filled with the fragrance of plants and trees. It is completely different from the world I have experienced before.

Li Yi looked at him with some suspicion: "You've been to this world before?"

"This is a small world, or more precisely, a place where I stayed during my travels to other worlds. Only I know its coordinates. I left some things here, and you can go and retrieve them."

"After all, we're going back to our hometown soon, so it's impossible not to make some preparations," Hua Qing's remnant soul said.

“You’re quite cunning, using a small world as your resting place,” Li Yi said. “I’ve never heard you mention this before.”

“If you are unwilling to cross over to this world, then there is no point in me saying anything. If you are willing to cross over, you will definitely pass through this world, and then you will naturally be able to acquire my wealth.” Hua Qing’s remnant soul said, “Come with me.”

As he spoke, his remnant soul possessed the knife coin and flew off in one direction.

Li Yi followed behind, then looked around at the surroundings.

This small world is indeed very special. There are no cultivators or humans, but there are some living beings. Li Yi saw something that looked like a spirit playing in the forest, its body exuding the fragrance of precious medicine.

He also saw some strange creatures moving around and playing, including golden toads, insects with dragon scales and whiskers, and spirit rats emitting tri-colored light. Although Li Yi did not recognize any of them, he could tell that they were all rare and precious creatures.

"Did they collect all these things from other worlds?" Li Yi asked.

“Indeed, the Ginseng Child, the Three-Legged Golden Toad, the Dragon Loach, and the Treasure-Seeking Rat. These are all rare and exotic creatures from different worlds. When I was traveling, I couldn’t bear to see them suffer, so I brought them to this world, hoping they can live carefree lives in this small world,” said Hua Qing’s remnant soul.

Li Yi said, "You make it sound so noble? Do you often kill and rob, and do evil deeds?"

“How could I be that kind of person? These rare and exotic beasts may be rare, but they are of no help to me. Moreover, it was a good thing that I rescued them from the hands of the demons. Am I just going to stand by and watch them be cooked?” Hua Qing’s remnant soul said righteously.

However, just as the two were talking, Li Yi soon saw another mountain range in the distance. The mountain range had been flattened by a single sword strike, and a grand hall sat atop that flat mountain.

The grand hall was resplendent in gold and jade, its entire structure resembling a beautiful jade carving. It sat on the edge of a sea of ​​clouds, bathed in the glow of the sunset, a truly breathtaking sight.

But what caught Li Yi's attention most was not the main hall, but a jade-green fruit tree standing beside the mountain peak. The fruit tree absorbed the evolution of heaven and earth, gathered the morning light and dew, and absorbed the moonlight to stretch out in the face of the stars.

Moreover, its planting location is extremely special, being the ancestor of the earth veins and the eye of spiritual energy in this small world, making it arguably the most blessed thing in this realm.

Clearly, this fruit tree was not naturally grown here, but was intentionally transplanted by someone.

“What a precious plant!” Li Yi said.

Hua Qing's remnant soul said, "That's natural. This is a fruit pit from the legendary Immortal Peach Tree. I was lucky enough to obtain it back then, and I don't know how much I spent to keep it alive."

"The peach tree from mythology?" Li Yi's expression shifted. "What's it used for? Let alone the idea that eating it will grant immortality."

"Hehe, immortality is nothing more than something easily obtained by us cultivators, it's nothing special." Hua Qing's remnant soul shook his head, and then he flew straight towards the immortal peach tree.

soon.

The two arrived beside this precious plant.

Li Yi looked it over, then his gaze settled on the very top of the Immortal Peach Tree, where there was a branch with a fruit hanging on it, resembling the yin and yang fish in Tai Chi, shaped like a jade hook, crystal clear, as if carved from white jade.

"Wait a moment." Hua Qing's remnant soul immediately flew out and directly entered the fruit.

soon.

The fruit began to change and grow rapidly, transforming into a beautifully sculpted baby, which then fell to the ground and became a living being.

"Hmm?" Li Yi looked at it with curiosity. "It's normal that you don't understand because you haven't read many books. Although my remnant soul is nourished by the power of incense and my life is not in danger, it is still water without roots in the end. Sooner or later it will dry up. Only by using this peach can my remnant soul be restored and nourished again, so that I can be truly reborn."

The chubby boy spoke up, then looked at his small arms and legs and sighed, "However, I will have to stay like this for a long time. Only when my remnant soul returns to its place can I completely break free from these shackles."

"I see." Li Yi understood.

The other party's remnant soul resides within the peach fruit, manifesting in the world through this celestial treasure, while simultaneously absorbing the peach fruit's power to help their primordial spirit return to its rightful place.

“But if someone finds out you like this, won’t you get eaten?” Li Yi added.

"We can't worry about that now, we have to take a gamble." Hua Qing said, "It's already pretty good that I've come this far. At least there's hope of surviving. There should be other fruits on this tree. Eat them all; they'll help your injuries."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi looked over again and indeed found two more fruits that resembled magatama.

When these two fruits are put together, they form a perfect Tai Chi symbol, which does indeed look miraculous.

He picked it, hesitated for a moment, but still cautiously took a bite.

Instantly, a surge of pure energy rushed into his body, spreading throughout his internal organs, limbs, and bones. At the same time, it was as if all the pores on his body were opened, and as his body was cleansed by this pure energy, a chaotic aura burst forth from his Xuanfu.

At this moment, Li Yi felt an indescribable sense of ease throughout his body, and at the same time, the divine blood within his body seemed to be activated and was rapidly developing.

But this feeling didn't last long; it soon disappeared.

"These peaches are truly extraordinary," Li Yi exclaimed in surprise.

“Your strength is great and your foundation is profound. This second-generation peach fruit is not helpful enough for you. If it were a first-generation peach fruit, it would definitely allow you to undergo another transformation, heal your injuries, and even help you open the three flowers on your head in one go,” Hua Qing’s remnant soul said.

"It's already quite impressive that you've managed to do this much," Li Yi said. "You should know that even if I were to devour a demon god, I still wouldn't be a match for this one fruit."

He then swallowed the fruit in one gulp.

The same situation occurred again. His pores opened wide, his seven orifices emitted a clear light, his divine blood was activated and frantically nurtured, and the primordial spirit flower on his head bloomed again, this time with its seventh petal.

Not wanting the medicinal effects to dissipate, Li Yi ate a second peach.

This wonderful feeling persisted once again.

As the divine blood was reborn, lightning once again crackled around him, and a divine nature was awakened. At the same time, the flower of his primordial spirit grew once more, blooming with eight petals.

It's just one last step away from being perfect.

It's a pity that Li Yi was injured in the battle with the demon god, otherwise the Flower of Life might have bloomed today.

"Not bad, I feel that my injuries have healed by about 60 or 70 percent." Li Yi opened his eyes and slowly exhaled, his breath accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder.

“This thing doesn’t ripen very easily. I’ve been planting it for so long and it’s only produced three fruits. Wait here for a moment, I’ll pack my things and leave,” Hua Qing said, before leaping towards the main hall.

Li Yi didn't go over to find out what was going on. He wasn't one to meddle, and everyone has their own secrets, which is perfectly normal.

Taking advantage of this time, he rode on auspicious clouds to the top of a sea of ​​clouds. With the medicinal power of the peach fruit still in his body, he tried to cultivate.

This cultivation was extraordinary. Li Yi felt as if all the acupoints in his body had been opened. With just a thought, he could open up new acupoints without any obstacles.

"Incredible," he was shocked.

The peaches of immortality actually possess such wondrous abilities?
In an instant, the acupoints in his body were opening one after another: 108, 109, 110. The speed at which they opened was even faster than when incense was burned on his body.

He then took a deep breath, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged forth, seeping into every acupoint of his body.

In just a few breaths, the acupoints in his body were filled with magical power.

Such a change was extraordinary. It was as if the whole body was resonating with this world. No, it was as if the body had become part of the world, which was why it had this feeling.

However, Li Yi could sense that this situation was only temporary. Once the medicinal effects were exhausted, his acupoints would close again, and his body would no longer be able to harmonize with the heavens and earth.

Seizing the opportunity, Li Yi opened 150 acupoints in one go, increasing his internal magical power by a full 50%.

Logically, he could have continued to open up the acupoints, but the effects of the medicine were wearing off, and the acupoints were being sealed off again.

This opportunity has reached its limit.

(End of this chapter)