Starting with the creation of the Immortal Clan through the compilation of the family genealogy.

Chapter 73 The Path of Body Refinement, Awakening!
The moment the golden light shot into the sky, a strange yet incredibly familiar memory fragment suddenly appeared in Meng Xihong's mind.

A figure, dressed in a simple Taoist robe, with an indistinct face, stood tall and upright amidst the radiant glow of the sunset.

He holds an ancient scroll, upon which illusions of the sun, moon, and stars flow, as he engages in a battle that will shake the ages with countless twisted and evil shadows.

Those shadowy figures, each with a different shape, all exuded extreme resentment and deathly stillness. They bared their fangs and claws, trying to devour all the light.

"Using bloodline as a guide, I spread my Dao to countless realms; when bloodline returns to its source, I gather the power of all into one body and replicate it within the Heavenly Book." The voice of that figure was not like words, but the sound of the Great Dao, which resounded directly in the deepest part of Meng Xihong's soul.

"I alone cannot eradicate the root of evil, so let us use the power of our entire clan to mend the heavens!"

"I have foreseen a great calamity for humanity. When the innate talent manifested by my Dao resonates with the defiled essence of heaven and earth, it will cleanse the filth and restore a clear path for humanity!"

"However, his descendants will surely suffer the backlash of this calamity, which is my greatest regret... To exchange the death of one person for a smooth path to heaven for all humanity, I think... it was worth it!"

The memory abruptly ended, receding like the tide, leaving Meng Xihong standing there, his mind reeling.

What does "his descendants" mean? What does "sacrificing one person's tragedy to pave the way for the world" mean?
A strange sense of desolation and destiny instantly enveloped him. He didn't have time to think about it, nor could he afford to, because the sky above had already changed color, and the strange phenomena had reached their peak.

The golden stream of light formed from the "Strong Physique" slammed into the black mist swirling around the Body Refining Star with overwhelming force.

boom!
A deafening roar shook the heavens and earth.

The moment the golden light collided with the black mist, it burst forth with a light even more dazzling than the sun.

The twisted and evil black energy, under the impact of the golden light, let out extremely shrill cries and fled frantically as if it had encountered a natural enemy.

But the golden light followed relentlessly, attacking without hesitation.

Each ray of golden light contained the purest and most yang power. Wherever it went, the black energy instantly dissolved, leaving not even a trace.

"Roar! Impossible! How could this be!"

Above the sky, countless evil voices seemed to roar, filled with resentment and fear.
"The Dao Ancestor is dead! The fate of humanity is sealed! This power should not exist!"

However, the golden light ignored the roars and continued its purification journey.

In just a few breaths, all the black energy that had been entangled on the Body Refining Star was swept away.

Freed from the suppression of the dark energy, the almost extinguished star instantly burst forth with dazzling light.

This light, majestic, profound, and full of vitality, is like a newborn sun illuminating the entire night sky!
At the same time, a brand new band of light began to emerge on the foundation of the Great Dao.

This band of light is thicker and brighter than any other one!

It extends from the body-refining star, connects to the core of the Great Dao Foundation, and emits a warm light that brings peace of mind.

On this band of light, Meng Xihong clearly saw a series of glittering nodes:
Body Tempering, Tendon Strengthening, Marrow Cleansing, Innate Qi Cultivation, Elixir Embracing, Nascent Soul Condensation, Spirit Transformation, Body Integration, Mahayana...

This is the complete realm of the Body Refinement Path!
It echoes the stages of Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Body Integration, Mahayana, and Tribulation Crossing in the Dao of Qi Refining, yet it forms its own system!

"Body Refinement... the Way of Body Refinement has been revived!"

Yun Songzi's voice trembled with excitement, "This is a blessing for humanity! A blessing beyond measure!"

Not only Yunni Township, but the entire cultivation world is in an uproar at this moment!

At this moment, not only Meng Xihong, but all beings in the entire cultivation world who were associated with the word "body refinement" felt this earth-shattering change!

In Qingzhou, at the Qinglan Sect, there was a heavily guarded body-refining hall.

A muscular, scarred man in the Foundation Establishment stage was repeatedly swinging his fist at a piece of refined black iron.

He has been stuck at the early stage of Yi Jin Jing for a full fifty years. The path of body refinement becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses. Every step forward requires unimaginable blood and sweat, and the road ahead is shrouded in uncertainty, with no hope in sight.

"Alas, is this how my life ends?" The burly man slammed his fist into the black iron, producing a dull thud, leaving only a shallow fist mark on the iron. He panted heavily, his eyes filled with exhaustion and resentment.

Just as he was feeling disheartened and ready to give up, hum!
An indescribable and mysterious feeling descended upon his heart without warning.

He suddenly looked up, as if he had pierced through the roof and seen the body-refining star shining brightly in the sky.

At this moment, the blood and qi in his body began to boil uncontrollably!
The bottleneck that had plagued him for fifty years, the barrier that had been so solid that it made him despair, actually... loosened at this moment!

"This...this is...?" The big man's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

A sudden inspiration struck him; without a second thought, he immediately sat cross-legged and began circulating his qi and blood according to the exercise.

boom!
A surge of energy, several times more powerful than before, exploded within his body! The seemingly indestructible bottleneck was shattered instantly, as if made of paper.

Mid-stage of Yi Jin Jing!

Become!

"I...I broke through?" The burly man felt the surging power within him, tears welling up in his eyes with excitement. "Hahaha! I broke through! The path of body tempering hasn't ended! It hasn't ended!"

Meanwhile, in Yunzhou, there was an ancient family with a history spanning thousands of years.

An old man with white hair, whose aura was as terrifying as a prehistoric beast, was lying in a rocking chair, leisurely basking in the moonlight.

He was the patriarch of this family, a master cultivator in the late stage of marrow cleansing, and also the undisputed number one body refiner in the cultivation world today.

But only he knew that he was already exhausted and his lifespan was running out. The path to body refinement was cursed and cut off. Even with his extraordinary talent, he could not take another step forward and could only watch helplessly as his life force slowly drained away.

Suddenly, his cloudy old eyes snapped open, shooting out two terrifying beams of light.

He suddenly stood up, took a step, and appeared ten thousand meters in the sky, staring in disbelief at the radiant body-refining star.

"The Great Dao... is complete?"

"Who is it! Who on earth possesses such extraordinary power to purify the evil curse!"

The old man was so excited that his whole body was trembling. He could clearly feel that his long-dead body had been revitalized!
That seemingly impassable path ahead... appears again, albeit a vague and indistinct trail.

Although it's still difficult, at least... there's a way out!

The Imperial Palace of Dali, the Imperial Observatory.

A group of officials from the Imperial Observatory, dressed in their official robes, were nervously surrounding the massive observatory. Several elderly men, holding compasses, were solemnly observing the celestial phenomena.

"Your Excellency, the stars are in turmoil! The body-refining star is shining brightly, and the thousand-year-old silence has vanished overnight!" a young official reported in a trembling voice.

The Grand Supervisor stroked his long beard, a complex light flashing in his eyes: "Interesting... truly interesting... Immediately report this matter to His Majesty, and make sure to investigate it thoroughly. Whoever caused this upheaval, His Majesty must see him!"

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

Similar scenes are constantly playing out in every corner of the cultivation world.

Countless body cultivators who had been stuck at their bottlenecks for years broke through at this moment.

Countless body cultivators who had been despairing about the future saw a glimmer of hope again.

Meng Xihong stood quietly by the window, sensing the newborn laws of heaven and earth, full of power and vitality.

Although he did not primarily cultivate his physical body, his martial arts foundation and body refinement originated from the same source. At this moment, he could clearly feel that he had gained a completely new understanding of his control over his physical body and the application of power.

The [Martial Arts Foundation] attribute within his body also seemed to become more solid and powerful under the nourishment of this new law!
It seems that I and my eldest son, Meng Yanqing, will also be among the biggest beneficiaries after the Great Dao is restored to its former glory.
However, just as Meng Xihong was still immersed in the shock, a chilling change occurred in the sky.

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