parentshiftbook Chapter 372 Sword Technique Transaction, Azure Dragon Venerable
Chapter 372 Sword Technique Transaction, Azure Dragon Venerable
Chapter 372 Sword Technique Transaction, Azure Dragon Venerable
"Fortunately, my mental state, which is at the second level of the lightning tribulation, is not restricted."
"Furthermore, his future attempt to reach the Yang God realm and undergo the third tribulation is probably the most reliable in this martial arts world."
As Li Xijun spoke, a phantom image of his own mind appeared behind him. He stretched out a finger and tore open a spatial rift.
He stepped inside, his figure vanished instantly, and the next moment he was back inside the imperial city.
After his seclusion ended, Li Xijun went to see Eunuch Wei as soon as he came out, and asked him about his recent affairs as usual.
After that, he went to pay his respects to the Empress, who was now his mother in name and in accordance with etiquette.
Taking this opportunity, Li Xijun also asked the other party some questions about the Sword Sect.
After making a brief appearance and stabilizing the morale of the palace's high-ranking officials, Li Xijun went straight to the Eastern Palace where the Vermilion Bird Venerable resided.
Inside the hall, the Vermilion Bird Venerable, dressed in a long crimson dress, was handling palace affairs at her desk, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, exuding an air of quiet authority.
However, when she sensed that familiar yet even more powerful aura approaching, she suddenly raised her head, and the icy majesty in her eyes instantly melted away, turning into an irrepressible joy and tenderness.
"hope-kun!"
She put down her vermilion pen and, like a burning flame, instantly threw herself into Li Xijun's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist.
Mu Wanqiu's current joyful demeanor, as if she were newly married after a short separation, makes it hard for people to associate her with the proud and domineering Vermilion Bird Venerable.
Li Xijun embraced her plump and supple waist, feeling the affection and excitement of the beautiful woman in his arms, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
He lowered his head and gently kissed her smooth forehead, smiling as he said, "I'm back."
After a long separation, they are reunited, both young and full of vigor, like dry tinder ready to ignite.
The temperature inside the hall seemed to rise quietly, and the door was closed tightly.
After a long while, the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped. The two lingered for a moment before starting to talk about serious matters.
"Congratulations, my lady, your cultivation has made great progress and you have completely stabilized at the Grandmaster level. I estimate that within one or two years, you might be able to break through to the eighth level of the Outer Realm."
Li Xijun sensed the Vermilion Bird Venerable's aura, which had become much more harmonious and in line with the laws of heaven and earth, and sincerely praised him.
The Vermilion Bird Venerable also showed pride. With her current cultivation level of Grandmaster, she was more than capable of challenging the top ranks of the Earth Ranking.
But then she sensed Li Xijun's cultivation level and couldn't help but sigh, "That's true, but it still can't compare to your increasingly extraordinary cultivation speed."
"You've emerged from seclusion with the strength of a perfected sixth level of the Outer Realm, ready to break through to the Grandmaster level. It's truly unbelievable."
Li Xijun simply smiled and remained silent in response.
With the support of the main world's abundant resources, and having already achieved the perfection of his Golden Core, he naturally also cultivated his Dharma Form to perfection.
After a few words of reflection, Venerable Vermilion Bird then spoke up, saying, "Since that's the case, I'll tell you about the subsequent cultivation."
"The key to breaking through the seventh level of the Outer Realm and becoming a Grandmaster lies in cultivating one's own understanding of the principles of heaven and earth—that is, the true meaning—to perfection. Then, one must attempt to initially unify the Dharma body, the divine soul, and the physical body, creating resonance and intertwining. Once successful, one's strength will experience a qualitative leap."
She paused, her tone tinged with seriousness: "And if one can go further, initially fusing the Dharma body, divine soul, and physical body, one becomes a half-step Dharma body. The previous High Priest of the Golden Wolf Royal Court, Chi Na Ri, had reached this level."
"Such a person is already invincible below the Dharma Body level. That is why, even though the Indestructible King's Vajra Body defense is the best in the human world, he can only rank third on the Earth Ranking."
Li Xijun nodded slightly, indicating her understanding.
The gap in skill level is sometimes difficult to bridge with mere defensive capabilities.
Then, he carefully examined himself.
Reaching the Golden Core Perfection realm in the main world, his cultivation level in the martial arts world naturally reached the peak of the sixth level of the Outer Realm. Logically speaking, he could have attempted to break through to the third level and become a Grandmaster.
However, he clearly "saw" that in his inner universe, only the "Ziwei Heavenly Emperor Image" and the "Fuxi Great Emperor Image" complemented each other. The third image, which he had envisioned representing the end and reincarnation, was still just a vague prototype and had not yet truly solidified.
"The Dharma form is flawed —"
Li Xijun sighed inwardly, "Without manifesting the third Dharma form, it is impossible to achieve the initial unity and resonance of Dharma form, soul, and body. Reaching the Grandmaster realm is out of reach for now."
"For now, the simplest and most reliable approach is to try to break through to the Vajra Realm."
Of course, now that we've returned to this martial arts world, the third Dharma form must also be addressed.
"Sister Wanqiu, I need to go to Jianmen to make a deal with them using the 'Wutian Wheel of Life and Death Sword Chapter' in exchange for the rest of the sword techniques in the 'Three Lives Wheel of Tribulation Sword Manual' to complete my third Dharma form. The balance between the palace and the court still requires your hard work in maintaining order."
Venerable Vermilion Bird nodded slightly: "Don't worry, I will handle it."
Knowing Li Xijun's powerful talent displayed in the "Heavenly Cycle of Life and Death Sword Chapter," she naturally wanted to obtain the other two swords as well, so she wouldn't stop him.
At this moment, she seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, that girl Manniang, she's always wandering around outside. This time she actually discovered something. She sent a message back saying it might be related to the Azure Dragon Venerable."
"The Azure Dragon Venerable?" Li Xijun's gaze sharpened.
This former pillar of the Star Palace, the top-ranked half-step Dharma Body on the Earthly Ranking, disappeared with the old emperor for more than ten years. If the Book of Mortals had not never reported his death, everyone would probably have thought he had perished.
The Vermilion Bird Venerable explained, "According to Man Niang, the secret realm that was discovered is somewhat strange. She couldn't fully explore it, and she couldn't leave to guard it. Originally, I hesitated whether to tell Qing Han, after all, she is the Azure Dragon Venerable's... daughter and has the right to know. But I was also afraid that the secret realm was dangerous and that she might get into trouble if she went there rashly."
"Now that you're back, and the location of that secret realm happens to be not far from the Sword Sect you're going to, so it's on the way."
She looked at Li Xijun with a questioning look in her eyes: "How about you take Qinghan with you on this trip? I'll feel more at ease with you here."
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After a moment's thought, Li Xijun nodded in agreement: "It is only natural for my sister to search for the whereabouts of the Azure Dragon Venerable, and I should take her there. Besides, if it is indeed related to the Azure Dragon Venerable, it may be an opportunity for her."
Seeing that Li Xijun agreed, Venerable Zhuque was relieved and, like a gentle wife, snuggled back into bed.
The following day, after a night's rest, Li Xijun, full of energy, once again tore through space, her figure flashing continuously, and rushed to the Palace of Stars.