Why is my Hundred Lifetimes Book different?

"Qingshan, who are your enemies in that demonic sect?"

On the road.

Wang Xi asked with a smile.

Now that Qingshan has demonstrated extraordinary strength and received the Manzhi's Finger, his status and position are naturally different from before.

As for how Qingshan killed Manzhi, Wangxi didn't dare to ask.

Cultivation methods are the greatest secret of every cultivator.

If someone of higher power were to ask him such a taboo question, they could do so from a superior position. However, in the present situation, it would be extremely inappropriate.

"The foundation-building major repair is of such importance that its name cannot be mentioned. It is governed by prophetic techniques, and the recipient will sense its meaning as soon as it is spoken."

Ren Qingshan carried out his colossal lie to Tianxu.

At this moment, he was still pondering the concepts of good fortune and karma.

When I first arrived at Tianxu, I encountered Wu Shu and heard about the Five Paths of Wealth, which were even said to be righteous!

Although this person used illusions to lure and capture Qinghua cultivators, this matter is too much of a coincidence.

Could this also be a blessing?

Or perhaps, someone has manipulated the web of cause and effect?

If it's the former, then that's a good thing.

But if it's the latter, who has that ability?

Where did my book of a hundred deaths come from?

This matter is chilling to think about.

However, on second thought, if such a powerful force truly exists, there's no need to worry too much. After all, they are friends, not enemies. Whether they use us as pawns or for other purposes, we should accept it.

In the torrent of fate, who isn't a pawn?

Even the Zheng family patriarch and Gongsun family patriarch, who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, died as soon as they were told to.

"I see."

"Alas... this matter truly requires careful planning. Without reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one is ultimately nothing more than an ant."

Even if you hate someone to the core, you can only endure it for now.

Wang Xi said with great empathy.

He was deeply moved by this matter.

That barbarian finger, isn't it his greatest enemy in life?

"I am naturally aware of that. If I wish to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage, perhaps I should find a way to return to the Qinghua Demon Sect. This sect has a complete lineage, and although every step is fraught with danger, at least I have a clear goal."

Ren Qingshan laid the groundwork in advance.

Of course I have to go back.

Whether it's formations, foundation building, or puppetry, the Qinghua Immortal Sect is clearly at a higher level.

"Yes, that's how it should be!"

"However, I am not so fortunate. The Guixu Tracing Truth Formation is suppressing me, so I cannot enter."

"Brother, be careful if you return in the future."

After much deliberation, Wang Xi guessed that this green mountain must possess some secret technique that could deceive the Guixu Tracing Truth Array.

Even the barbarian finger was killed by him because of this method.

"That's natural."

"Once I've figured out the secrets of this formation, I'll build one in Tianxu as well, and establish... establish a true Myriad Manifestations Immortal Sect!"

Ren Qingshan said with a smile.

Wang Xi's lips twitched slightly: "Good! My brother has great ambitions! I fully support you! How about we become sworn brothers? To become Heavenly Emperors together? And be equal in rank?"

He probed casually.

Ren Qingshan... remained silent.

Don't raise that flag; it's easy to get killed with that kind of flag, really.

"That's unnecessary. In this Heavenly Ruins, there aren't many clever people who understand human relationships, know when to advance and retreat, and are skilled in political maneuvering. You are one of them."

"I, Qingshan, am clear about my grudges and have always admired people like you. As long as we can live in peace, that's fine. But if trouble comes our way, then we'll each go our separate ways."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xi felt a sense of relief and burst into hearty laughter.

While this statement shouldn't be taken entirely at face value, it does represent an attitude.

……

As they were talking.

The two had already reached the top of the snow-capped mountain, above the clouds.

Wang Xi's eyes lit up with joy: "I sensed it, it's over here."

He headed east.

Ren Qingshan quickly followed.

After passing through the snow and glaciers, a huge rock appeared ahead, about ten zhang high and twenty zhang in diameter. Although there was no spiritual energy fluctuation, it seemed quite abrupt and must have been man-made.

"It should be here!"

Wang Xi exclaimed in surprise, pointing to a stone gate on the side of the giant rock.

The two leaped down to the stone gate, where they saw that it was clearly crudely carved.

"It's actually Void Corundum!"

Upon seeing the massive stone, its gray color tinged with black and dotted with star-like patterns, Wang Xi frowned.

Ren Qingshan knew about Xu Gangyu.

It's a local specialty of Tianxu.

It is an extremely hard and heavy stone, which cannot be melted even by the fire of alchemy. It can also block escape techniques and is impervious to all kinds of magic.

The Qinghua cultivators tried their best to bring some back, but they couldn't melt or forge it, so no one did this thankless task anymore.

This item can be used for city building, but its production is not large. Small quantities are useless, and large quantities are difficult to move.

Right now, this huge rock is actually made of Void Corundum?

Ren Qingshan put himself in the shoes of the barbarian finger, and with a slight thought, he stretched out his powerful middle finger and groped on the stone door, suddenly feeling his fingertip sink into it.

Immediately, the middle finger, like a key, was inserted straight into it.

The hole was extremely large and deep, and it was also winding.

Ren Qingshan used the power of his middle finger to transform it into a crooked, thick, and long "human key".

After fiddling with it for a while, the stone door opened immediately.

Wang Xi clapped his hands in surprise: "This door, apart from this method, cannot be opened at all!"

Ren Qingshan laughed and said, "Of course. If I had such a treasure vault, I would design it the same way. After all, this finger is the only one of its kind in the world, and no one but me can enter it."

Push open the heavy stone door.

The interior wasn't very large; it was just a space about ten feet in diameter that had been carved out.

Clearly, excavating this Ruins Corundum was not an easy task for Manzhi.

Ren Qingshan looked at the layout of the treasure vault and was somewhat surprised.

The three stone walls were carved out to resemble bookshelves.

In each compartment, there were piles of all sorts of ancient books, jade slips, tattered pages, rubbings of stone tablets, and fragments of magical artifacts with inscriptions.

As for the rhinoceros horn, the seemingly imposing weapon, and other spirit stones, gold, and silver, they were all carelessly piled up in the corner, and even dozens of storage bags were lost.

Clearly, this refers to someone with ambition.

Cherish and value books.

He disdained other treasures.

Wang Xi quickly walked towards his horn and excitedly took it in his hand.

Ren Qingshan walked to a particular cubicle and examined it closely.

The names of these books all have an ancient feel to them. Some of them I had seen in the Liang family's library when I was a child. They all recorded ancient events.

A broken stone tablet with inscriptions caught Ren Qingshan's attention.

"Ascension Platform".

Ascension Platform!

So, could this Heavenly Ruins really be the former Immortal Realm?

Was it shattered by the great calamity?

The immortals have fallen?

For a moment, Ren Qingshan felt a sense of bewilderment.

The immortal realm is in ruins, so what is the point of cultivation?

However, he quickly reconsidered and became more determined—regardless of whether the Immortal Realm was truly destroyed, even if it was, and ascension was impossible, then he would not cultivate.

What makes one a celestial being is not just the ultimate goal of ascension, but the path of cultivation itself!

Ren Qingshan continued watching.

This place contains many teachings, all of which appear mysterious and obscure. However, most of them are fragments, incomplete, consisting of only snippets, making them unsuitable for cultivation.

When Ren Qingshan walked to the innermost stone compartment, he saw the first complete book, with a pen and ink beside it.

Upon opening it, one is astonished to find a diary written by Man Zhi.

The first page features three large characters.

--who I am?

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