On the Avenue.

Chapter 730 Master of the Cultivation Technique
Chen Shi and his companion walked side by side with Lei Sheng Pu Hua Tian Zun. Hou Tu Niang Niang Niang asked, "How do you know it was done by the Antarctic Immortal?"

Thunderous Universal Transformation Celestial Venerable said, "He is the Sect Master of the Jade Purity Realm, and he has the strength. There are not many people in the world with the power to make the Longevity Emperor perish. Besides, he also lives in the South Pole, so he has the opportunity."

Houtu Niangniang said, "He alone might be able to injure the Longevity Emperor, but it is unlikely that he can kill him."

The Antarctic Immortal was the eldest disciple of the Jade Purity Saint. He was a kind and benevolent man, appearing as an elderly sage, and rarely harmed anyone during the war against the Shang Dynasty. Even the Goddess Houtu was not entirely clear about his cultivation level, but given his leadership of the Jade Purity lineage, he must be no ordinary figure.

However, the strength of the Longevity Emperor was also extraordinary. He had accumulated incense offerings for more than 300,000 years and cultivated the divine path that controlled calamities and destiny. He was the most powerful god in the world. Even if he was not a match for the Antarctic Immortal, he should still be able to leave if he wanted to.

Thunder God said, "What if the Antarctic Immortal is proficient in heretical doctrines?"

Houtu Niangniang was slightly taken aback: "Proficient in heterodox practices?"

As they spoke, they arrived at the place where the Immortal Emperor had fallen.

The sky was covered with cracks left by supernatural powers. The cracks were strange, as if some extremely viscous liquid had corroded the sky, creating irregular holes. The sky itself became viscous, dripping the strange liquid downwards.

Chen Shi looked around.

This external force eroded the sky of the Immortal Sea, making these viscous liquid-like wounds visible everywhere. The viscous liquid was transparent and flowed slowly, as if it were alive, but no signs of life could be felt.

To his surprise, the path of immortality was actually hidden within the path of heresy.

This phenomenon is extremely rare, because it is common knowledge that heretical paths often erode immortal paths. However, the heretical and immortal paths within the rift in the sky present a peculiar state of unity.

"Someone is using Daoist patterns to explain heterodox practices!"

Chen Shi's heart stirred slightly. He had done this kind of thing before. In the underground Green Palace, he used the Daoist Dao patterns to analyze the external Dao, which greatly increased his Daoist cultivation and made rapid progress in his cultivation.

The Sage Tongtian of that time also used the Dao patterns of the Immortal Dao to explain the heretical Dao, thus giving birth to a Dao independent of the Immortal Dao, the Demonic Dao.

However, inspired by Chen Yindu, he now uses the Yuanfu to unify the heretical immortal path and the divine path.

"Your Excellency, do not approach!"

Thunder God blocked him and said, "Several soldiers were corrupted earlier. The parts of their bodies that came into contact with the slime quickly melted and turned into slime. Even their primordial spirits turned into slime."

During his lifetime, he was a disciple of the lineage of the Sage of Heaven. Now that Chen Shi has become the head of the lineage of the Master, he also calls Chen Shi the Head of the Lineage.

Chen Shi asked, "May I take a look at these soldiers?"

Thunder Goddess brought Chen Shi to the camp. Houtu Niangniang did not come with them, but instead examined the traces left by the Longevity Emperor in his battle with the enemy, trying to find clues about this mysterious and powerful opponent.

The Xuanhuang Nine Paths Yuan Talisman that Chen Shi taught her also included some external paths. Although she is currently unable to resolve the external paths, she is not afraid of external pollution.

In the army, a pharmacist was treating several experts from the Thunder Department. There was no one else around, and even the pharmacist kept a considerable distance from these people, fearing that he would be contaminated by the heretical practices emanating from them.

"Heavenly Venerable, these people cannot be saved."

Upon seeing Thunderclap Universal Transformation Celestial Venerable, a pharmacist quickly stopped them, shaking his head and saying, "Don't get too close. They've been poisoned by heretical methods. Using earth-treasure spiritual roots might slow down the illness, but it's only a delay, not a cure. It's not worth wasting too many spiritual roots to save them."

Thunder God instructed, "First, use the earth's precious spiritual roots to prolong their lives and let them settle their affairs. If they truly cannot be saved, we will have no choice but to abandon them."

The pharmacists agreed, but then they saw Chen Shi walk past them and stand before the soldiers. They quickly said, "My lord, the path to the outside world is dangerous. Do not approach!"

Chen Shi carefully examined the group and laughed, "I've seen plenty of heretics. The heretics of Penglai West were the ones I subdued. These mere heretics are no match for me."

Recalling the changes in Penglai West, Thunder God Venerable did not offer any advice but instead quickly came to Chen Shi's side.

These people were contaminated with mucus; their arms had turned into a viscous liquid, the blood vessels inside had become atherosclerotic, and the bones were clearly visible.

The bones also showed signs of dissolution, becoming soft and deformable with the slightest touch.

The external forces were still spreading into their bodies, but fortunately, the medicinal effects of the Earth Treasure Spirit Root were blocking it, and the spread was very slow.

Chen Shi observed the mucus on his fingertips. The external forces contained within this mucus were trying to invade his body, but they were like encountering an impenetrable wall, unable to penetrate it no matter what.

"Unblocking the external passages is not difficult, but I cannot restore their arms."

Chen Shi rubbed his fingers together, erasing the heretical elements in the viscous fluid, and said, "They have never cultivated the Immortal Art of Immortality. Even if they do cultivate it in the future, they will not be able to restore their physical bodies to their original state. This heretical art has already altered their physiological structure."

Thunder God said, "Since the Master has this ability, then let's save them first."

Chen Shi performed the treatment and quickly refined the heretical practices that had tainted these people.

Thunder God said, "You lot, why don't you thank Heavenly King Chen?"

Chen Shi shook his head and said, "It was nothing. Their injuries are serious, let them rest."

He got up and went outside, where he found the Goddess Houtu.

The Empress was still examining these traces of supernatural powers.

The cultivation of the Antarctic Longevity Emperor is unfathomable. Although it is not as profound as that of the Empress Houtu, it is definitely one of the people with the highest divine power and cultivation in the world.

His supernatural powers, along with those of his enemies, left their mark on the sky and sea of ​​the Immortal Sea, leaving behind numerous wounds.

The feeling that his supernatural powers gave Chen Shi was far more unsettling than that of heterodox supernatural powers.

Standing before the traces left by his supernatural powers, Chen Shi always felt uneasy, as if he were shrouded in calamity and might face it at any moment.

He could even clearly sense that the calamity was approaching, and if he got any closer, the calamity would erupt prematurely!
"This method of manipulating destiny is truly ruthless!"

Chen Shi was somewhat alarmed. "I'm afraid that even immortals wouldn't be able to withstand his divine might if they stood before the Antarctic Emperor of Longevity. The higher the cultivation level of an immortal, the less they could withstand his divine power!"

Those with high cultivation levels also face greater tribulations and calamities, especially the Great Luo Golden Immortals, who often hide in the Three Pure Realms or the Western Paradise to avoid their tribulations.

They had never undergone tribulation, so they would be terrified and absolutely dare not fight the Antarctic Longevity Emperor!

This is the power of the Dao God!

Houtu Niangniang's voice came: "Only one person attacked the Longevity Emperor! The two had already decided the outcome of their battle in a short moment. After killing the Longevity Emperor, he left immediately without lingering."

Chen Shi examined these astonishing traces of supernatural power. Some traces stretched for tens of thousands of miles, while others penetrated deep into the void, creating a scorched, glowing hole in the void.

The following image came to his mind:
Above the Immortal Sea, the carriage of the Antarctic Longevity Emperor was returning to the Antarctic Heavenly Palace. As it passed this stretch of sea, someone was already waiting for it.

He sensed the newcomer's hostility and murderous intent and immediately went on guard, but by then the other party had already made their move.

In a mere instant, the two sides exchanged dozens of supernatural powers, leaving crisscrossing marks on the sea that could not be erased for a long time.

After a brief exchange, the Antarctic Immortal Emperor died. The newcomer withdrew and departed.

They acted with extreme efficiency, never hesitating or dragging their feet.

Thunderous Universal Transformation Celestial Venerable arrived before them and said in a deep voice, "The Longevity Emperor's cultivation is extremely high. Who could kill him alone? Even a Great Luo Golden Immortal who has cultivated to the sixth level of the Dao Realm at its peak probably couldn't do it, right?"

The Great Luo Golden Immortal is a high realm, and there are different levels within it.

This realm encompasses six levels of the Heavenly Dao Realm, and achieving each level is fraught with difficulties.

Reaching the sixth level of cultivation is the pinnacle of immortality!
There are quite a few people in the Earthly Immortal Realm who have cultivated to the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal. In Chen Shi's Dao Ruins, there are even a group of Great Luo Golden Immortals hiding and barely surviving. However, there is not a single person who has cultivated to the sixth level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal Dao Realm. They all mutilated themselves at the first or second level of the Great Luo Dao Realm and hid in the Dao Ruins.

Cultivating the Great Luo Dao Realm is extremely difficult. There are even rumors that even the three Buddhas of the Western Paradise and the three great masters of the Three Pure Ones Realm probably did not reach the sixth level of the Dao Realm.

Moreover, even a Great Luo Golden Immortal who has cultivated to the sixth level of the Great Luo Dao Realm may not be a match for the Longevity Emperor.

Because they were facing the Eternal Emperor, whose calamity was vast and boundless, any action they took would trigger their own calamity, so taking action would be suicide!

Chen Shi couldn't help but ask, "Is it possible that the person who made the move couldn't surpass the Great Luo Golden Immortal and cultivate to a higher realm?"

Thunder God shook his head: "Impossible."

Houtu Niangniang said, "Only the Three Pure Ones and the two Buddhas of the Western Paradise have reached the realm above the Great Luo realm. Even Confucius may not have reached that realm. With the foundation of the Three Pure Ones and the Western Paradise, I'm afraid it will be very difficult for them to break through to that realm."

Chen Shi asked, "What realm is above the Great Luo?"

Houtu Niangniang shook her head and said, "I don't know either. I only know that there is such a realm. I once heard the Great Heavenly Venerable mention this matter. The Great Heavenly Venerable said that the disciples of the Three Pure Realms and the Western Paradise, including the Sect Master, could not break through it. When I asked why, the Great Heavenly Venerable said that the Immortal Path has flaws, so its achievements have an upper limit. However, the Divine Path may be able to surpass the Great Luo."

As she said this, she began to doubt the words of the Great Celestial Venerable.

If the divine path can surpass the Great Luo, then why bother cultivating the immortal path?
However, many experts in the Three Pure Realms and the Western Paradise are indeed following the path of cultivating both immortality and divinity. While cultivating the path of immortality, they also gather faith and collect incense offerings, presumably in an attempt to break through the shackles of the path of immortality through the path of divinity, thereby transcending the Great Luo realm.

Chen Shi pondered, "One can learn from others' experiences. Perhaps this person cultivated external paths to compensate for his deficiencies in the path of immortality. After making up for these deficiencies, he finally broke through and reached the Great Luo realm. Once he transcended it, killing the Longevity Emperor would naturally be much easier."

Thunderous Universal Transformation Heavenly Venerable sneered: "Indeed, there are quite a few people in the Three Pure Realms who study heretical paths. Back then, they regarded our Jie Sect as a monstrous flood and said that we cultivated evil and heretical paths. Now, aren't they also studying evil and heretical paths?"

He was quite indignant. Back then, the Sanqing Sect members massacred the Tongtian Sect members, claiming they were heretics. Now these people were also studying heretical doctrines, even more deeply than they had back then. Why didn't they kill him too?
Chen Shi carefully observed the external Dao patterns in the mucus and shook his head, saying, "This person probably hasn't truly reached the Great Luo realm. His external Dao attainments aren't particularly high."

Houtu Niangniang's heart stirred slightly, and she asked, "How do I compare to you?"

"almost."

Chen Shi estimated for a moment and said, "Although he is not as good as me, he is not far off."

He was deeply moved and added, "His achievements are truly admirable."

He obtained the Dark Sea Heavenly Dao recorded in the Underground Green Palace, which enabled him to make astonishing progress in the external path.

This person must have diligently studied unorthodox teachings, gradually comprehending them from scratch, and thus managed to catch up with him.

Chen Shi greatly admired such perseverance and talent.

Houtu Niangniang gave him a deep look and found that the Crown Prince did not seem to be faking it. She said, "He may have been injured in his battle with the Longevity Emperor. This injury is no small matter, but it is a calamity triggered by the Longevity Emperor. His calamity is probably extremely fierce."

Thunderous Universal Salvation Heavenly Venerable agreed, saying, "The Great Emperor of Longevity's mastery of calamities and tribulations has transcended the realm of the divine path, reaching an inconceivable level. Although this person killed him, he is destined to perish in his own calamity!"

Chen Shi unconsciously recalled the Sutra of Enduring Thousands of Tribulations to Achieve Eternal Freedom, and his heart stirred slightly. He hesitated for a moment, then remained silent.

Houtu Niangniang said, "Fellow Daoist Changsheng, you have avenged yourself."

Chen Shi couldn't help but say, "This person might not have been injured at all."

Houtu Niangniang and Leisheng Puhua Tianzun looked at him. Puhua Tianzun shook his head and said, "Master, you do not know how terrifying the cultivation of the Longevity Emperor is."

Chen Shi interrupted him, saying, "Ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortals are simply unable to attack the Longevity Emperor. They are too severely restrained by the Longevity Emperor's Daoist arts and cannot avoid him."

He opened the Dao Realm of the Dao Ruins and transmitted his voice into it: "Emperor Changchun, please show yourself."

When Emperor Changchun arrived upon hearing the news, he hesitated somewhat when it was time to leave the Dao Ruins and enter the Immortal Sea.

Chen Shi asked, "What did the Emperor sense?"

Changchun Emperor was filled with doubt and said, "The calamity is vast and looming before my eyes, making my heart pound. What kind of deity's aura is this?"

"The Antarctic Emperor of Immortality".

Emperor Changchun suddenly realized and said repeatedly, "No wonder, no wonder. Master, since this great emperor is here, I will not disturb you any longer. Farewell!"

He left in a hurry.

Chen Shi said to Houtu Niangniang and Leisheng Puhua Tianzun, "No Great Luo Golden Immortal can stand against the Longevity Emperor. It is clear that the person who comes must be a Great Luo Golden Immortal who is not afraid of the Longevity Emperor's Dao! Do you remember that there was a world near the Western Heaven that has already been destroyed, called the Wufang World?"

Houtu Niangniang's heart stirred slightly, and she said, "That world was destroyed in a calamity that came out of nowhere. Hundreds of millions of beings were fooled by people with supernatural powers and died and were reborn in the calamity."

Thunder God said, "There are several similar worlds. My Thunder Department has also investigated them. It seems that someone created an extremely powerful method to transfer calamity, causing this great disaster. Do you mean that the person who killed the Longevity Emperor is this Great Luo Golden Immortal?"

The Earth Goddess said, "This person has already converted to Buddhism in the Western Paradise and is now a Bright King on Mount Ling."

Chen Shi shook his head and said, "You are talking about the Great King of Light, who is already dead."

"Dead?" The two were shocked.

Chen Shi nodded: "I used the Buddha's hand to kill him."

Houtu Niangniang and Leisheng Puhua Tianzun were filled with surprise and doubt.

Chen Shi said, "The Great King of Freedom repaired the Sutra of Eternal Freedom Through a Thousand Tribulations, transforming the method of transferring calamities into transferring them to others, which is extremely domineering. The person who created this technique once harvested hundreds of millions of disciples before disappearing without a trace. I suspect that he is the one who killed the Emperor of Longevity. Only this person is not afraid of the Emperor of Longevity's Dao. Your Majesty, Heavenly Venerable, do you know who this person is?"

Houtu Niangniang and Leisheng Puhua Tianzun both shook their heads.

The person who created the Sutra of Enduring Eternal Freedom through a Thousand Tribulations is extremely mysterious. Even the Great King of Freedom merely picked up bits and pieces of his teachings, making slight modifications to the methods he used to cultivate disciples.

As for the true Sutra of attaining eternal freedom through a thousand kalpas, no one has ever seen it to this day!

"This person is either a powerful figure in the Three Pure Realms or a giant in the Celestial Court!"

Houtu Niangniang said menacingly, "After this attack, he will surely strike again! With the fall of Changsheng, a war between gods and immortals is inevitable!"

(End of this chapter)