Perfect World: Double Pupils Open the Heavens, Ascend to Immortality

The elders gave a few instructions and then let the disciples disperse.

This time, they achieved a great victory over the foreign land and even went to the Ascension Platform, where they obtained an extraordinary opportunity. They should have returned home in joy, but many of them were not happy at all. Their opportunity had been intercepted, and they simply did not have the strength to protect it.

None of this concerns Shi Yi. The elders all support the competition, and he wouldn't stand up for strangers. He's not that bored; helping someone he knows is already more than enough.

In reality, he only cared about the witch and Cao Yusheng, with whom he had a karmic connection.

The Yin body arrived before the witch, communicated with her for a while, and then gave her some resources. He had already used these to transform once and could not transform a second time.

The witch instinctively refused, fearing it would affect Shi Yi's cultivation, but under Shi Yi's insistence, she finally accepted it.

"The appearance of alien creatures signifies the coming of chaos. We must increase our strength; the greater the improvement, the greater our chances of survival," Taiyin whispered.

"Don't worry about me, just go forward without hesitation." The witch reached out and brushed a stray hair from her forehead, her peerless beauty exuding an indescribable charm.

Shi Yi nodded without saying anything. He knew he didn't have time to care about others; the only thing he could do was to strive to improve himself.

Chaotic times present both crises and opportunities.

He bid farewell to the witch and returned to his cave with the sun.

They sat facing each other, and the sun stone shone from between its brows, with three symbols overflowing and lined up in a row.

Upon seeing this, Taiyin Shen's eyes revealed a look of shock. He had actually gathered all three supreme sword techniques from ancient and modern times.

It's important to know that in the original story, Shi Hao only managed to gather all the items after he had already killed the Nine-Headed Monster, which was countless years later.

Even more surprisingly, the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, one of the Ten Fierce Races, was born in this way. It was originally an ordinary nine-leaf grass, but by chance, it was touched by a drop of blood, and thus evolved into a celestial being.

What happened next is well-known to the world: the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass shone brightly, leaving behind astonishing achievements and a fearsome reputation many eras ago.

By the time of the Immortal Ancient Era, the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass clan had fallen into decline. No Immortal King-level beings existed in the world. The one ranked among the Ten Fiends was not a true Immortal King, but rather a step short. However, when it went berserk, it could rival an Immortal King.

Now that he had the three great sword techniques at his disposal, Shi Yi naturally wanted to master them all.

He had cultivated the Grass Character Sword Technique for many years and had already reached its peak in this supreme secret art. He was only one step away from achieving ultimate sublimation.

The Immortal Tribulation Sword Technique is very difficult to cultivate; it tells the story of the tribulations faced by immortals.

The "Pacifying Chaos Technique" is alright, but it's not simple either. It places astonishing demands on the strength of one's primordial spirit, requiring the soul to be tempered and refined countless times before it can be accomplished.

In general, both of these sword techniques require a certain amount of time to master.

"There isn't enough time. If we go into seclusion now, we'll miss many opportunities. Let's put aside the cultivation of these two sword techniques for now," Taiyin Shiyi said after thinking it over.

The sun gently nodded.

Before long, melodious bells rang out from the academy.

"when!"

This is the Great Dao Bell, which resounds directly in the hearts of all cultivators. They look up at the sky, where clouds and mist swirl, and a magnificent Dao bell vibrates continuously, its sound summoning the young disciples to gather there.

Shi Yi got up and headed in that direction. Along the way, cultivators appeared from time to time to go together. When they realized that Shi Yi was not far away, they all showed awe in their eyes.

During this time, news of Shi Yi's Taiyin body wreaking havoc in the mysterious world created by the Ten Realms Diagram Qiankun Bag has spread to places like Wuliangtian. His reputation is widespread among the younger generation, and he is regarded as a leading figure among them. Even young supreme beings are afraid of him.

Soon after, the heroes gathered and arrived at a stone forest shrouded in ethereal mist. The stones here were wondrous, some resembling green oxen, others white tigers, and countless other strange and varied shapes, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Several cliffs stand majestically in front of the stone forest, and many elders, all from the Heavenly God Academy, stand on them. Their expressions are solemn, and their gathering here indicates that something extraordinary has happened.

"The general trend is predetermined and irreversible. This incident in the Immortal Clan Battlefield proves this point. We don't want to say more about it," an elder said.

The young cultivators below held their breath, no one spoke, all listening quietly. They knew that the real calamity was not far off, and the time left for them to rise to power was running out.

“It’s time to pass on some of the immortal scriptures in the academy,” another elder said.

Taoist scriptures!

Upon hearing this, the disciples immediately erupted in a commotion, their voices rising as they discussed the matter.

They knew that the academy contained extraordinary magical texts, but they all thought they wouldn't be able to access them for another year or two. They never expected that they would be passed down so soon.

This means that the elders are worried about the return of foreign powers, fearing that there is not enough time and that day is not far off.

“The cultivation system of the previous era is very different from that of this era. If we do not learn their language and writing, we will not be able to cultivate in depth, and some Taoist techniques and spells will be impossible to use.”

"It's a bit of a pity that the environment has changed drastically, making the ancient methods of cultivating immortality extremely difficult. However, by drawing parallels and comparing them with the methods of this world, you can help each other achieve enlightenment."

"Human energy is limited, and it is impossible to master all methods. Now, time is tight, and there is no energy to pursue two paths simultaneously. Therefore, the moment of choice has arrived. Whether to cultivate the ancient methods of immortality or the methods of this world is entirely up to you."

The elders, each with a solemn and dignified appearance, spoke one after another, explaining the purpose of this bell-ringing ceremony to everyone.

"Those who are unwilling to cultivate the ancient methods of immortality may leave."

"Elder, which is more advantageous, the methods of this world or the ancient methods of immortality? Please enlighten us." Someone was conflicted and asked the elder for advice.

"It's hard to say whether the methods of this world or the ancient methods of immortality are stronger or weaker. Don't assume that the ancient methods of immortality, which can make people immortal, are necessarily superior to the methods of this world. In fact, given the current environment of the world, becoming an immortal is almost impossible."

If one's current cultivation method reaches the forefront and surpasses all limits, it will be no weaker than cultivators who have cultivated immortal energy; a number of outstanding individuals have already achieved this.

“That’s right. Cultivating immortal energy in this world is a continuation of ancient methods, not the true essence of modern methods.”

The elders' words caused quite a stir among the disciples.

It should be noted that among the cultivators present, apart from the three thousand Dao states where the quality varied and standards were lowered, almost all of them had cultivated immortal energy, which was their pride and the mark that distinguished them from other cultivators.

In their minds, those who have cultivated immortal energy can easily crush those who do not. And indeed, as they thought, since they have cultivated immortal energy, they have crushed those without it with overwhelming force.

Now, the elders of the Heavenly God Academy have informed them that someone who has never cultivated immortal energy can still contend with them, which is hard for them to accept.

"Elder, is the measure of immortal energy just empty talk?" someone asked.

"Of course not. The amount and quality of immortal energy affect a person's combat strength. The people we are talking about at the forefront of the current world's laws are only a very small group of people," an elder replied.

"In fact, there are such people among you."

"what?"

People were surprised and kept turning their heads to look at the people around them.

"Look."

The Third Elder spoke up and pointed at Cao Yusheng. Instantly, chaotic sword energy burst forth from every pore of the chubby boy's body, terrifying beyond measure, enough to slay gods and demons. Within his flesh and blood, one killing array after another rose and fell, chilling to behold.

Cao Yusheng was somewhat taken aback by this sudden turn of events.

"Elder, I am a staunch supporter of the ancient immortal methods. I have already cultivated a strand of immortal energy." He said with an embarrassed smile.

Those around him were frightened by the chaotic sword energy emanating from him; even beings who had cultivated immortal energy dared not easily challenge him.

"He's good at hiding his true strength; in reality, he's quite powerful," the Third Elder said with a smile.

"Elder, are you saying that by inscribing a killing array within one's body, one can break through the limits and reach the forefront of the laws of this world?"

The third elder shook his head.

"You haven't grasped the essence. The reason he is strong is because he has made an amazing breakthrough in the array formation realm, surpassing the ancient sages. If it is perfected in the future, the power of the killing array will be terrifying."

Not only those at the Array Formation Realm, but also those at the Blood Transformation Realm, Cave Heaven Realm, Spirit Transformation Realm... True Gods, Holy Sacrifices, and so on, all have such opportunities.

"By making breakthroughs at every level, surpassing predecessors, and constantly evolving, one can reach entirely new realms," the elder beside him added.

"This is too difficult. We've been cultivating all along, and we believe we're on the strongest path. We've reached the legendary realms with every step, but we still have no clue what to do," a disciple said with a troubled expression.

The young people present are all outstanding individuals from their respective realms. Laying a solid foundation and building up their Dao base is something they have always been doing. Without a strong Dao base, it is impossible to cultivate immortal energy.

However, it is still too difficult for them to enter the path through worldly methods.

"Let me give you another example. Huang surpassed the ancients in the Cave Heaven Realm and created a unique Cave Heaven that only existed in theory and was considered impossible to achieve. It is extremely powerful and holy, and impervious to all laws. If it is further improved, it will be able to fight against those with three strands of immortal energy without needing immortal energy." The Third Elder looked at Shi Hao and said with admiration.

The concept of the Unique Grotto-Heaven was proposed as early as the end of the Immortal Ancient Era. Unfortunately, no matter how many interpretations were made, the result was always the same: a path of certain death, and countless geniuses have fallen on this path.

Shi Hao's success is enough to demonstrate his unparalleled talent in cultivation throughout history.

Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished. Huang was a cultivator of three immortal auras, an undisputed young supreme being. In the mysterious world, he defeated the white-robed youth Mo Dao and injured the three-headed king. His strength was beyond doubt. Unexpectedly, his unique cave heaven was so heaven-defying that he received the highest praise from the elders.

Just then, the Second Elder looked at Sun Shi Yi and said, "The two of them are not pure practitioners of the present world. If we talk about the purest practitioners of the present world here, it should be Shi Yi's Sun Avatar."

He reached the Void Dao realm entirely through contemporary methods, without any trace of ancient immortal techniques. Even those contemporary cultivators at the forefront of this era are likely inferior to him.

Upon hearing this, all attention shifted to Taiyang Shiyi.

Pure practitioners of worldly Dharma, the realm of the illusory path—these adjectives are all stimulating to people's senses.

Taiyin Shiyi was already powerful enough, overwhelming people to the point of despair and suffocation, and now an even more heaven-defying Taiyang Shiyi has arrived.

Is this even human? How can one person be so defying the heavens? Splitting into two, becoming two clones, each walking a different path, each dominating their own—this is simply inhuman.

What would it be like if he dominated two paths and one day they were united? This is the question in everyone's heart.

"One clone follows the laws of this world, and the other follows the ancient laws of immortality. His ambitions are truly grand." The young supreme beings who had cultivated three strands of immortal energy sighed inwardly, feeling inferior to him, as they were simply not in the same dimension.

Chapter 314 Tao Seed

"The Dharma in this world is still too difficult. Looking across the nine heavens and ten earths, how many people can achieve anything?" a cultivator lamented.

"Is it difficult? It's about the same as cultivating immortal energy; both involve a near-death experience."

"Heh, I almost forgot, most of you cultivated your immortal energy through opportunistic tricks. How many of you truly relied on your own efforts?" an elder said bluntly.

Upon hearing this, many people fell silent, including the young supreme beings.

Just as the elders said, many heroes only managed to cultivate their immortal energy with the help of their families.

Some people even directly changed their bodies, to bodies that were sealed away during the Immortal Ancient Era and contained immortal energy. After this substitution, they essentially possessed immortal energy.

However, this approach has many drawbacks and is far inferior to cultivating true gold with genuine skill.

All the beings present couldn't help but look at Taiyin Shiyi. Without a doubt, he was the so-called True Gold. His three strands of immortal energy were genuine, all cultivated through his own hard power.

The same applies to Shi Hao; his combat strength at the same level is significantly higher than that of others.

In addition, there are also the Ten-Crown King, the Banished Immortal, and the Nine-Lives Heavenly Lord, all of whom are like this.

They all come from the barren Three Thousand Provinces, a fact often criticized. However, barrenness has its advantages. Unlike the prodigies of immortal families, who have family backing and various options to choose from, they can only rely on their own efforts.

"For cultivating ancient methods, our academy has immortal scriptures to guide the way. For cultivating contemporary methods, there is a group of cultivators whose brilliance shines through the ages, who are at the forefront and have created many paths that can be referenced."

Now is the moment of decision, everyone. Make your choice.

"Those who practice ancient methods, come this way," an elder called out, waving downwards.

“Those who practice worldly laws, come here.” Another elder waved his hand.

The cultivators weighed the pros and cons and made their own choices. Relatively speaking, more people chose the ancient immortal method. There was no way around it; they possessed immortal energy and couldn't just give up halfway. Those who chose the contemporary method basically didn't cultivate immortal energy.

Wang Xi, Yao Yue, Xuan Kun, and Lü Tuo all came before the elder representing the Ancient Immortal Method. No matter what opportunistic methods they used, they had still managed to cultivate three strands of immortal energy, making the Ancient Immortal Method the best choice.

Shi Hao, the Ten-Crown King, the Banished Immortal, the Nine-Lives Heavenly Lord, and others also made their choices and sided with the Ancient Immortal Method.

“You are destined to cultivate the laws of this world.” The elder representing the ancient immortal laws looked at Shi Hao, sighed, and said this.

The Unique Cave Heaven is a path that countless predecessors and sages have deduced as impossible to succeed. Even those from other realms have studied it and believe it is a path of certain death. It is extremely difficult for Shi Hao to succeed. If he can continue along this path, his future achievements will be limitless.

"I have already cultivated three strands of immortal energy, and I must experience the scenery at the summit," Shi Hao replied.

The elder nodded, thinking to himself, "Could it be that he intends to cultivate both paths simultaneously?"

Shi Yi is the most eye-catching, as he possesses both Yin and Yang bodies, and walks a different path with each body.

The Yin body stepped forward and chose the ancient immortal method, while the Yang body went to the other side and chose the method of this world.

Even the elders of the Heavenly God Academy were taken aback and nodded repeatedly.

"Those who choose the Ancient Immortal Method, follow me," the elder said.

A large group of young cultivators followed, embarking on the path of the ancient immortal techniques. The elders led them into an ancient immortal ruin, which was excavated by the higher-ups of the Heavenly God Academy as a place specifically for cultivating the ancient immortal techniques.

The current environment is not the same as in the Immortal Ancient Era. To achieve anything in the Immortal Ancient Era, one needs the unique Great Dao environment of that era.

Those who chose the current path followed another elder to a magnificent ancient hall.

This place is heavily guarded, magnificent, and incredibly grand. It has two tall bronze gates, engraved with images of ancient people, flowers, birds, insects, and fish.

The Third Elder looked up at the bronze gate, his expression incredibly complex, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Elder, what's wrong?" a disciple asked in confusion.

Taiyang Shiyi also looked over, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"The development of the laws of this world did not begin in this era. As early as the Immortal Ancient Era, our ancestors began to study this path and paid an unimaginable price for it."

At that time, the Immortal Ancient Law System was restrained by the alien realm and fell into a complete disadvantage. The only way to break the deadlock was to find a new path.

Countless brilliant talents, whose brilliance has shone throughout history, have fallen on this path. One temple stands as a testament to two eras of blood and tears. He said with a sigh.