In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 576 [Why Did the Ancestor Surrender First?]

The various tribes on the other side have all erected statues of Lin Xian and worshipped them. The development of faith in this region is no less than that of Buddhism, and it has become a part of cultivation and life.

Whenever a new god takes over from an old one, they skillfully smash the idols to welcome the new ruler of the divine realm. The changing of the king's banner on the city walls is a custom that, apart from a few die-hard loyalists, doesn't cause much of a stir.

One beam of light after another flew toward the center of the divine realm, like a long river of faith pouring down, pouring into the supreme divine essence. However, Lin Xian did not completely refine it, because breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor realm not only involves the Heavenly Tribulation, but also the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Tribulation.

This is a process that every quasi-emperor must go through. For example, when Shakyamuni attained the quasi-emperor status, he tempered his body and burned his bones, leaving behind a piece of Buddha's skull, which ended up in Hua Hua's hands.

That is the past that Shakyamuni severed. Whoever obtains that piece of Buddha's skull is one of the reincarnations of Amitabha Buddha.

"The fire of karma refines the golden body; the test is not only of the Daoist arts, but also of the very essence."

“In the past, Shakyamuni attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The ancient tree of life is also extraordinary. We should emulate the sages of the past.”

Lin Xian strolled along, walking from the altar of the low mountain to the summit of the sacred mountain. He sat cross-legged under the Tree of Life. This place was rich in spiritual energy and exceptionally sacred. It was known as the backyard of the gods and contained an elixir of immortality. It had once been a forbidden area.

Duan De coveted this elixir of immortality and wanted to take it away by any means necessary. However, the ancient tree of life was a spirit, and whenever someone made a move, it would pull up its roots and run away like a person, which made Duan De extremely frustrated.

The Elixir of Immortality possesses a spirit, being the reincarnation of a Celestial King. Apart from the Great Emperor, who is the Lord of the Realm and holds the Heavenly Heart Mark, no one can subdue them. Of course, those who willingly follow are another matter entirely.

"Ancient tree, ancient tree, I know you have a spirit. If you are willing to help me, I will surely repay you in the future."

He made a resounding vow, which caused the branches, as white as celestial gold, to tremble and shed one brilliant green leaf after another.

"If I am the Qing Emperor in his age, I will share with the peach blossoms!"

Lin Xian spoke softly, placed his right hand on top of his left, and touched his thumbs together, entering a meditative state. All 48,000 pores on his body opened simultaneously, and the emerald green leaves shattered into powder, as beautiful as celestial gold dust, creating a shower of light.

The people under the tree exhale like a storm, pouring out the essence of life like a dragon sucking water, thus forging an unparalleled golden body!
"Is it finally starting?"

Down the mountain, Duan De held the Devouring Demon Jar, ready to protect the Dharma. His eyes were solemn. He saw that Lin Xian's breakthrough would greatly benefit his cultivation. Among them, the Karmic Fire could burn away all the sins of the world, which was extremely important and was a test of heaven and earth.

The Great Emperor, who holds the Heavenly Heart Seal, is equivalent to a Realm Lord who has merged with the Dao. How could he possibly come into contact with the Heavenly Dao with a mortal body? He must first transform into a Dao body in order to merge with the Dao and thus transcend the mundane.

Therefore, the fire of karma is both a tempering process and a great opportunity.

"Severing the karmic ties of the mortal body, transforming the old soul." Lin Xian's eyes lowered, revealing a mysterious change. Burned black in the firelight, some limbs were withered and swaying precariously, about to become a cripple.

The Four Extremes Connect to Heaven: This secret realm is being rebuilt to connect with Heaven and Earth. Every move it makes carries great majesty and power, allowing it to draw upon the power of Heaven and Earth. This is the foundation of a Quasi-Emperor's lofty position.

No matter how powerful an individual is, how can they contend with the entire universe? Even if a mortal immortal wanted to refine a universe, it would take millions of years. Only an immortal king could stand on equal footing with the universe; that is a topic for the immortal path.

In the realm of humanity, being able to mobilize even a trace of cosmic authority is akin to invincibility; a drop of blood can annihilate a Great Sage, a wave of the hand can shatter a galaxy, and a single thought of killing can cause all the heavens to tremble!

The karmic fire poured down like a vast ocean, burning everything, but the elixir of life remained untouched. Its essence was that of a reincarnated immortal king, standing on equal footing with the universe and unaffected by the laws of the Dao.

"Cough cough..."

Lin Xian's physical body collapsed, and his once-proud Ancient Sacred Body turned into golden liquid, about to be completely burned away. This was the drawback of advancing by taking drugs, and it was now clearly revealed.

If it were anyone else, they would surely regret advancing too far at this moment, as their foundation is unstable. In this world, there are no supreme beings who live to be five hundred years old, so how can there be quasi-emperors who live to be a hundred years old!

However, Lin Xian was prepared. He took out the Holy Spirit Immortal Wine, the Heavenly Venerable Life Spring Water, and the Ancient God and Demon Liquid one by one and consumed them. His gaze was extremely firm. If he failed to take the drugs, it must be because he hadn't taken enough!

The karmic fire burned everything, and the celestial energy surged, turning into mist. Everything turned to ashes, even the three thousand strands of hair were gone, leaving only a bald, pointed head.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful backlash came crashing down. The karmic fire stirred up cause and effect, drawing upon the past and future. The past was spread out to the past body, and my injuries swept over me all at once.

It's not that retribution won't come, it's just that the time hasn't arrived yet; but when it does, death will be imminent!

"What a powerful karmic fire! It truly cannot cause any harm."

Lin Xian's expression changed instantly, then he unleashed boundless Buddhist light, like a Dharma Prince making a series of grand vows: "Namo Future Star Buddha!"

"Namo Future Star Master Tathagata!"

"When I attain Buddhahood, I wish that all sentient beings in the heavens may possess Buddha-nature and may all attain Buddhahood."

"When I become a god, may all beings in the heavens possess divinity and attain immortality!"

The heavens trembled, countless points of light flew in, and the river of faith descended, evolving into a divine halo behind them, temporarily stabilizing the destructive power.

Taking this opportunity, Lin Xian sighed and said, "I originally planned to use it in the fourth secret realm."

A magnificent elixir appeared. Before entering the starry sky, Shakyamuni refined a great medicine on Mount Ling on Earth. The main ingredient was actually a quarter of the essence of the only Bodhi tree in Buddhism. Although it was not a Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, it had seventy to eighty percent of the medicinal power of an immortal medicine.

This alchemy technique is not difficult for supreme beings, but those who possess the elixir of immortality often want to live another lifetime and rarely divide the elixir into four parts.

The elixir has a very special shape; it is not a perfectly round elixir, but rather resembles a small Bodhi tree, about the height of a palm, with a bright and vibrant green color that complements the ancient tree of life.

This elixir brought not only surging medicinal power, but also the profound wisdom of the Bodhi tree, which multiplied Lin Xian's aptitude for enlightenment many times over, bringing him to the true level of an emperor.

The Bodhi tree provides spiritual power, the Tree of Life provides vital energy, and the karmic fire burns fiercely, leading to ultimate sublimation. Great Sages refine their bodies, and Quasi-Emperors attain enlightenment; all require its test.

"I desire to attain enlightenment!"

Lin Xian shouted loudly, using the power of his physical body to break free from the chains of divine order hanging from the void, and relying on the surging medicinal power to survive in the karmic fire.

Duan De, who was protecting him, was envious and cursed, "Damn it, I couldn't even get a single elixir of immortality, and this kid is trying to break through with two elixirs of immortality. It's outrageous!"

With his mental power soaring to the sky and his karmic fire boiling, Lin Xian's feet were covered with bones, all of which were his old bodies that had undergone transformation. Having experienced nine lives and nine deaths, he had suffered countless hidden ailments, all of which had now been burned away. Only a trace of Dao injury refused to heal unless he took the Perfect Elixir of Immortality.

With a whoosh, the heavenly tribulation descended, one after another, a sea of ​​thunderous lightning that shook the heavens and illuminated the silent, dark universe, making even the boundless starry sky pale in comparison.

At this moment, the world focused its attention on one person, and various strange phenomena spread, such as nine dragons pulling a coffin to pay homage, a red-haired monster stirring up a cold wind, and three imperial figures appearing out of nowhere.

As Lin Xian struggled through the Heavenly Tribulation, the medicinal properties of the Bodhi Immortal Pill continued to take effect, granting him unprecedented enlightenment. He used this opportunity to examine himself. "My techniques, my methods, my path are all related to creating my own world."

"But this is only on the surface. The Azure Emperor opened up the Immortal Realm, and I also desire the Immortal Realm. Does that mean I am the same as the Azure Emperor? Absolutely not. I do not possess that kind of extraordinary wisdom."

"The essence of the Azure Emperor is the elixir of immortality, that kind of creation, that kind of vitality, and a lotus in the eternal blue sky."

"What... is my origin?!"

Lin Xian pondered carefully. Immortal Three cut through the Dao and created his own techniques. Based on techniques and supernatural powers, he learned from the heavens and earth and the sages of all ages to create his own laws. He became a sage. Sages paved the way and sublimated into the Dao, thus becoming a quasi-emperor.

The path to becoming a Quasi-Emperor involves completing nine levels of enlightenment, which is considered the attainment of the Dao. The final leap is to prove one's Dao and become an Emperor, establishing one's foundation. By accumulating small achievements, one can build a tower from grains of sand, and gradually establish a foothold in the mortal world. Ultimately, a tower reaching to the heavens is erected, which is the prototype of the system.

Among all kinds of magic and supernatural powers, what is his unique origin?
The heavenly tribulation crashed down, and Lin Xian's speed increased even more, flashing as he unleashed the Secret of Movement, the Void Technique, the Azure Lotus Step, and the Chaotic Ancient Method, merging them into one. His eyes gradually became brighter.

The Secret Realm Method, the One Lifetime Method, all methods seek to make one's body as close to the immortal realm as heaven and earth, free and unrestrained, roaming freely between heaven and earth!

"It is to seek freedom and longevity, not to seek freedom and longevity."

Lin Xian sighed softly, took a step forward, and his figure was as fast as lightning, reaching the extreme speed that surpassed time, broke through the constraints of time, and stepped into a certain ultimate state.

A celestial blade of time appeared in his palm, cleaving through the sea of ​​lightning. With a single leap, he set foot on the long river of time.

His figure was as agile as a celestial dragon, his spine shining brightly, corresponding to the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, like a true dragon soaring into the sky, shaking the nine heavens, it was speed, and it was time.

Ninefold Bones, Ninefold Heaven, and Ninefold Tribulation correspond to the quasi-emperor path. Only by reaching the peak of rebirth can one leap into the Immortal Platform and attain the supreme status of the Imperial Path.

With a whoosh, the chains of order exploded like fireworks, dazzlingly bright in the starry sky.

A figure traversed the heavens, with countless galaxies surging back. The power of the sun, moon, stars, and all the primordial forces of the universe poured into the Quasi-Emperor's body, directly refining it with the power of faith, achieving a perfect and supreme Dao fruit, terrifying to the extreme.

Having achieved perfect merit, Lin Xian wanted to leave the Divine Realm and have the Heavenly Court send someone to take over. However, Duan De stared at the Ancient Tree of Life and refused to leave, wanting to emulate Lin Xian and attain enlightenment under the tree.

"Then you'll just have to wait and see, there's no fruit yet."

Lin Xian shook his head. The essence harvested by the old god of the Tree of Life in the Divine Realm no longer possesses the qualities to live a second life. It would take at least several thousand years for it to mature.

Duan De chuckled. He wanted to stay in the Divine Realm not only for the Elixir of Immortality, but also to study the Spirit Treasure Celestial Venerable.

This region is very mysterious, but the source of the Divine Demon Liquid is worth pondering. Who exactly were those gods who were killed by the Spirit Treasure? Were they related to the Underworld?

"Come!"

Lin Xian summoned back the bronze ghost lamp, then fled into the starry sky. With a casual tear, without the aid of any magical artifacts or the five-colored altar, he ripped through the cosmic space and traveled from one region to another.

In a starry sky, he found his mount, the Golden Crow.

During the Nirvana period, unable to use magical powers, he used this celestial bird for transportation, and its speed was no less than that of any great sage.

"Lin...Master, you've become a Quasi-Emperor?!"

The Golden Crow Great Sage trembled. The aura emanating from Lin Xian caused the heavens to collapse. He had only ever seen it on a quasi-emperor of that clan.

“I have attained enlightenment and can now use my supernatural powers to set you free.”

Lin Xian's calm words lifted the shackles on the Golden Crow Great Sage, leaving him free to choose whether to go to the Heavenly Court or return to Fire Mulberry Star.

"No, Little Jin is loyal and willing to follow my master to conquer all corners of the world!"

The Golden Crow Great Sage's heart stirred, but he stubbornly refused to leave, saying with great conviction, "That dragon horse has a rebellious streak in the back of its head and has tried to ride back many times. Unlike me, who is hardworking and conscientious, Emperor Lin, you must investigate this thoroughly."

Things are different now. Lin Xian's achievements surprised the Golden Crow Great Sage. Such a young quasi-emperor, even if he doesn't become an emperor in the future, will most likely be one of the strongest in the universe. He is a powerful figure, how can he easily give up?

"Very well, since you are unwilling to leave, then you shall be incorporated into the Heavenly Court and become a subordinate of the Golden Crow Divine General Taiyi."

Lin Xian spoke calmly, mounted the Golden Crow, and ordered it to fly towards the Heavenly Soldiers Star Region.

A quasi-emperor can tear through space with their physical body, but this is only for traveling. For daily travel, riding a golden crow is quite impressive and can reduce the consumption of magical power.

"You'll see!" The Golden Crow Great Sage roared, transforming into a streak of crimson light that pierced through the void of the universe. During this time, he used his divine sense to ask, "Master, what is the cultivation level of this Taiyi Divine General? We are both from the Golden Crow clan, so why is he leading me?"

"Or I could be a divine general, and Taiyi could be my deputy."

What an ambitious golden crow! Lin Xian's expression was strange. He patted the golden crow's feathers, coughed, and said, "You can ask General Taiyi about these things yourself later. If he agrees, I won't object."

"Alright!" The Golden Crow Great Sage was very excited. Although he was defeated by Lin Xian, his actions were all-powerful and he was a great sage, the ruler of a region, second only to the quasi-emperor. It would be easy for him to become a god general in the Heavenly Court.

The ancient star of the Heavenly Soldiers resembles a head, with the primordial mountain at its very center resembling the forehead bone of this head, which is also the location of the human immortal platform. It was here that Gai Jiuyou and several supreme beings, including the Old Golden Crow, plotted in the forbidden zone and discussed the path to immortality.

Suddenly, a cry of a crow rang out. The Golden Crow Great Sage was very arrogant. Relying on his quasi-emperor master, he shouted, "Where does the Taiyi Divine General come from? The Golden Crow Great Sage, Jin Canyang, has come to learn from you."

Lin Xian wanted to stop him, but she couldn't stop Jin Canyang from speaking so quickly, so she could only silently distance herself from him and draw a line between them.

Sometimes, riding a dragon horse is quite nice.

As the void collapsed, a young man with crimson-gold eyes tore through space and emerged, looking down upon all living things. His temperament was extraordinary, possessing both the youthful vitality of a young person and the fiery majesty of a celestial bird in his eyes.

After looking around, his burning gaze fell on the second golden crow in the entire arena, and a cold smile appeared on his lips as he said, "You want to consult the Taiyi Divine General?"

"Taiyi... no... Ancestor?!"

The Golden Crow Great Sage suddenly shivered and stammered, "Your family has also submitted to the Heavenly Court?"

(End of this chapter)