Cultivation begins in Qingfeng Market.

"First, attribute conversion is limited by one's own comprehension. A Nascent Soul cultivator cannot comprehend all the powers in the world, especially some that are created later in life—such as the way of the sword."

A Nascent Soul cultivator can convert fire into water, but cannot convert water into sword intent. Limited by their own abilities, they simply cannot comprehend sword intent.

He raised his second finger.

"Secondly, attribute transformation cannot last. Short-term transformation is possible, but long-term maintenance is difficult. Turning stone into gold requires the Nascent Soul's magic power to maintain it continuously. Once the magic power is exhausted, it will naturally turn back into stone under the natural operation of heaven and earth."

"While a Nascent Soul cultivator is present, he can maintain the Dharma Body world with his powerful magic. However, after he leaves, the world will slowly recover from the effects he caused. Compared to the vastness of the world, a mere few hundred miles is insignificant."

He paused, then added, "But what's restored is the attribute; the damage caused cannot be restored. A person cannot be brought back to life; once dead, they are dead."

He lowered his hand, his voice deepening. "As for the Divine Transformation—the Dharma Form ascends to the Dharma Realm. The Dharma Realm has been opened up and fixed by them. The Divine Transformation Heavenly Lord can temporarily resist the will of heaven and earth by relying on the power of the Dharma Realm."

Therefore, their impact can last for hundreds or even thousands of years. If placed in a small world spanning thousands of miles, comparable to the territory of a dynasty,

Nascent Soul cultivators can completely control the will of heaven and earth, much like the Heavenly Dao itself, dominating all power within a small world. This is why they are called 'Heavenly Lords'.

The stone hall remained silent for a long time. Lin You stood there with her mouth agape, as if she had heard a distant legend.

Lin Zhao looked at Master Qianqiu and suddenly asked, "Master, how confident are you in your ability to fight against the Dharma Body?"

Master Qianqiu did not answer this question directly.

"Since we've come to the Dharmakaya," he began, "let me tell you more about it."

All eyes turned back to them.

"If a Nascent Soul cultivator's physical body is destroyed, the Nascent Soul can quickly escape and then rebuild its strength using its Dharma Body. Therefore, the Dharma Body is a second life for the Nascent Soul."

Master Qianqiu's voice was unhurried, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.

"There are generally three types of Dharma bodies. The first type is one that is carefully cultivated with one's own cultivation essence and blood. This type of Dharma body is actually an avatar that is connected to the mind and spirit of the original body and is also a backup physical body."

The true form of a Nascent Soul cultivator is usually in seclusion. What travels outside is mostly this Dharma body. The Nascent Soul True Monarchs you see outside are most likely not the true form.

Lin You and Ye Xiaoxiao exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with surprise.

The Nascent Soul True Monarch they had seen at the auction house was actually just an avatar?

Master Qianqiu ignored their reactions and continued speaking.

"The second type is formed by using rare and precious materials and powerful spiritual energy. This thing is more like a puppet than a Dharma body."

He glanced at Zhu Yan and said, "That Jade Yang Fiery Body was forged using the Jade Yang Stone, a fourth-grade natural treasure, and the endless earth fire spiritual power underground."

Based on your description, that Dharma body should have existed for several hundred years. It should be a sect foundation specially prepared by Taixu Pavilion to prevent Taixu Zhenjun from passing away.

Later, since the True Lord Taixu successfully extended his lifespan, he was no longer in a hurry to forge his Dharma body. Therefore, when Taixu Pavilion said that the volcanic eruption was unexpected, I believe that the premature eruption of the volcano would not have benefited them.

He paused, his voice turning somber. "But the primary responsibility lies with the Taixu Pavilion; they can't escape it. Knowing that refining the Dharma Body would gather boundless energy, they failed to provide any protection for the mortals of the Tianhuo Dynasty in order to cover their tracks. Tens of millions died; if they aren't responsible, who is?"

No one spoke inside the naval base.

Zhu Yan lowered his head, clenching his fists tightly.

"And the previous Core Formation cultivator of the Heavenly Fire Dynasty," Master Qianqiu continued, "was also a fool. Such a huge commotion beneath the volcano lasted for hundreds of years, and she didn't notice a thing. Who else but her should have died?"

Zhu Yan's expression stiffened for a moment.

The previous generation's Heavenly Fire Master—who was his master—was actually not very old, less than two hundred years old. She was a mid-grade Core Formation cultivator and could be considered a genius.

But after all, the previous Heavenly Fire True Man, the Core Formation True Man, died while suppressing the volcano.

Master Qianqiu seemed to have thought of this as well, and softened his tone, not saying anything more.

"The third way," he continued, "is to select exceptionally talented individuals from among mortals or cultivators, nurture them to the Core Formation stage, and then use them as backup bodies for possession or for other purposes. In any case, the outcome will not be good."

Lin Zhao's mind raced. He remembered a disciple from that year's sect named Yan Feng, who had been implanted with a Nascent Soul level possession mark before joining the sect. He was only able to forcibly stop it with the help of the sect. Could it be that Yan Feng was being cultivated as a Dharma Body?

Lin Zhao and Yan Chiheng exchanged a glance. Yan Chiheng had obviously thought of this as well, and his brows furrowed slightly, but neither of them spoke. Now was not the time to talk about this.

Master Qianqiu concluded: "The Dharma Body is actually somewhat useless to the Nascent Soul, but it is indispensable. The refining process consumes too much resources, and the resources for the Nascent Soul level are too scarce. Even the Nascent Soul itself does not have enough for cultivation."

Therefore, most Dharma Bodies are only cultivated up to the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage before stopping; further cultivation is not worthwhile. They are usually used to handle miscellaneous matters outside, while the true body cultivates in seclusion.

He paused. "That Jade Yang Fiery Body is centered around a fourth-tier spiritual object, condensed with the help of endless earth fire and thousands of years of fiery energy. Apart from the spiritual object, it consumes very little energy."

However, because of this, its attribute conversion ability is limited, making it one of the weakest among Dharma Bodies. Moreover, it is not yet complete, and its strength is not much stronger than that of a peak Core Formation cultivator.

Lin Zhao was still somewhat worried. He opened his mouth, but Master Qianqiu raised his hand to interrupt him.

"What, you look down on your master?"

His tone was not harsh, but it carried an undeniable certainty. He stood up, walked to the center of the garrison, and waved his hand.

A scroll flew out from his sleeve, hovered in mid-air, and slowly unfurled.

It was a scroll about ten feet long, with a bluish-gray spiritual light flowing across it. The moment the scroll was unfurled, a powerful spiritual force cascaded down from it like a waterfall, enveloping the entire garrison.

The Thousand Autumns Painting is a top-grade third-tier magic weapon.

Lin Zhao felt the spiritual energy brushing against his body, like a spring breeze or an autumn rain, carrying an indescribable gentleness and weight.

Within the domain, everything changed—the spiritual energy in the air was no longer chaotic and disordered, but was divided into four different qualities, like the cycle of the four seasons, each with its own aura.

On the Thousand Autumns Map, there are four areas and four magical treasures.

On the far left of the scroll is a seven-story pagoda, entirely bluish-gray, with each floor engraved with dense array patterns. At the top of the pagoda is a precious pearl, like a solidified star. This is the Myriad Manifestations Pagoda, a top-grade third-tier magic weapon.

Beside it was a fist-sized bead, fiery red, suspended on the scroll, slowly rotating—the Blazing Sun Bead, a high-grade third-tier magic treasure.

Further to the right was a long, slender blade, as long as a feather, entirely blue with golden feather patterns carved on its back, exuding a chillingly sharp aura. This was the Luo Yu Blade, a high-grade third-tier magic weapon.

On the far right is a dark silver chain with demonic patterns. The chain is divided into two ends with ferocious demon-subduing hooks. The links of the chain gleam with a cold light. It is the Xuan Tian Demon-Subduing Chain, a third-grade high-quality magic weapon.

Four magical treasures and four kinds of power coexist in the same painting.

"My name is Qianqiu, but it's an exaggerated and empty title." Qianqiu Zhenren stood beside the scroll, his black feather robes fluttering slightly in the spiritual light. "My true path is the cycle of the four seasons, with the Qianqiu Scroll as the main element and four magical treasures as secondary elements."

He raised his hand and pointed, and the light on the scroll flowed with his finger.

"Dharma Domain, Supernatural Powers, and Magic Treasures are the three essential attributes of a Core Formation True Person. The three complement each other and form an endless cycle."

He paused, "Ultimately, it formed my strongest technique—the prototype of a great divine power, the [Thousand Autumns and Myriad Phenomena Diagram], with its four attributes constantly shifting. This is the source of my confidence that I, as a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, can contend against a peak Core Formation cultivator, or even a Dharma Aspect cultivator."