Chapter 206: Enlightenment of the Divine Will State, the Opening of the Spirit Realm

Chapter 206: Enlightenment of the Divine Will State, the Opening of the Spirit Realm

Xu Yan continued to read about the Three Realms of Heaven, Human, and Earth on the stone wall. Although the cultivation of Martial Artists in the Heaven-Human Realm was different from the Divine Will State, he could draw parallels and perhaps use this opportunity to thoroughly comprehend the Divine Will State's techniques.

"The first realm is gathering the divine...to gather, one must first sense their own divine energy."

Xu Yan suddenly recalled the Stone Solomon's Seal herb he had encountered when destroying a hidden chamber within the Veiled Pavilion. Being near the Stone Solomon's Seal made him feel mentally invigorated, and its effect was to nurture one's spirit.

"That peak Great Grand Master was cultivating the Stone Solomon's Seal. With its help, he could sense and condense his divine energy."

The semi-step Heaven-Humans in the Inner Realm probably condense their divine energy in a similar manner.

With the aid of external objects and lacking the proper cultivation techniques, they are restricted and unable to completely break through to the Heaven-Human Realm.

The semi-step Heaven-Humans sense and condense their divine energy but are unable to gather it fully.

This is why their divine might feels less substantial and more ethereal.

Understanding the reason behind this, Xu Yan's eyes lit up, and he felt a sudden enlightenment. A spark of insight flashed through his mind, and the methods of the Divine Will State gradually became clearer.

"Miss Du, I have some insights to contemplate. You may do as you please."

Xu Yan sat down cross-legged and began to capture this spark of insight, delving into the comprehension of the Divine Will State.

Upon seeing this, Du Yu Ying quietly retreated a few steps and sat on the ground, her eyes fixed on Xu Yan as he meditated. Her heart pounded, and her jade-like face flushed from time to time, her thoughts unknown.

The introduction to the Three Realms of Heaven, Human, and Earth appeared one by one in Xu Yan's mind, and the methods of the Divine Will State also emerged.

"Gathering the divine, sensing one's own divine energy...As for the Martial Arts Divine Will, it lies within my heart, within my sword intent, and within my comprehension of the profound. Condensing the Martial Arts Divine Will, I have already enlightened myself. But what is the will of heaven and earth?

"Heaven and earth are vast, while humans are insignificant. Communing with heaven and earth allows one to perceive its changes. Sword intent transforms the mountains and rivers, and within it lies the will of heaven and earth...My will is the will of heaven, and the will of heaven resides within my heart."

As Xu Yan contemplated, the Martial Arts of the Divine Will State gradually became clearer to him.

He gained insight into how to condense the Martial Arts Divine Will, how to transform the will of heaven and earth into his own, how to open the Mud Pill Palace, and how to nurture the spiritual platform.

Advancing from the Profound Realm to the Divine Will State was a massive leap.

The foundation of cultivating the Divine Will State lay in opening the Mud Pill Palace and nurturing the spiritual platform. Once the Mud Pill Palace was opened, one's soul would gather within the Mud Pill Spirit Platform.

Condensing the Martial Arts Divine Will, transforming the will of heaven and earth, refining the singular, and transforming it into Divine Will!

Where the Divine Will reaches, there lies the will of heaven!

Heaven's will cannot be defied!

The power of the Divine Will State transcended the scope of divine might suppression and was far beyond the reach of the Minor Heaven-Human's divine might.

The more Xu Yan comprehended, the clearer the Martial Arts became to him, and the more he marveled at the profundity of the Divine Will State. A single thought could reduce his enemies to ashes!

Du Yu Ying stared at Xu Yan, and the more engrossed she became, the more she felt a layer of spiritual radiance enveloping him.

It was as if he were...enlightening the path.

These words popped into her mind.

Grasping the Martial Arts of the Divine Will State was not something that could be achieved overnight. Xu Yan sat cross-legged, his breath becoming enigmatic as spiritual energy gathered around him.

At times, sword intent would emerge, and at other times, a gentle breeze would blow, as he immersed himself entirely in the comprehension of the Martial Way.

When Xu Yan finally emerged from his contemplation, he exhaled and felt thrilled. He had figured out the cultivation method of the Divine Will State.

Now that he had comprehended the techniques, all he needed was to perfect the Profound Realm, accumulate a solid foundation, and then he could open the Mud Pill Palace, nurture the spiritual platform, condense the Martial Arts Divine Will, and break through to the Divine Will State in one go.

"It won't be long now, not too far away!"

Xu Yan murmured to himself.

Could he break through to the perfect Profound Realm within a year? Then, after another six months of foundation accumulation, he would undergo another transformation when breaking through to the Divine Will State.

This cultivation speed was already exceptionally fast.

"Perhaps, it won't even take a year."

Xu Yan's heart raced with anticipation.

The Divine Will State was a massive boost, and only after stepping into it could one truly unleash the profundity of sword intent.

As for the Heart Sword Realm, he should also contemplate how to break through it.

Transforming the heavens and earth into a sword—what a powerful state of swordsmanship that would be!

"The Divine Will State, by condensing the Martial Arts Divine Will, my will becomes the will of heaven, and where my Divine Will reaches, can I transform all things into a sword? I should also set aside some time to settle and enlighten myself on the cultivation of the Heart Sword Realm to break through it."

Xu Yan thought to himself.

"With this matter concluded, Miss Du, let's go."

Xu Yan stood up and said.

"Oh, okay!"

Du Yu Ying, who had been staring transfixed, snapped out of her daze, her eyes showing a hint of panic, her face flushed, and she quickly replied in a low voice.

The Tomb of Heaven and Man had brought them abundant gains.

The place returned to its usual state, a desolate lonely mountain, and outsiders would find it hard to believe that a mighty Martial Artist was buried within.

In the Spirit Realm, he was the Blood Demon, a killer of countless lives.

In the Inner Realm, he was the Demon Lord of the Demon Sect, his demonic might sweeping all before him.

Born in obscurity and now buried in the wilderness, this was his destiny.

Xu Yan and Du Yu Ying left the Tomb of Heaven and Man, exiting the vast wilderness and walking through the mountains.

This place was within Yan Country.

"Miss Du, I'll escort you back to the Seven Stars Academy." Xu Yan offered.

"Thank you, Xu Yan!" Du Yu Ying was overjoyed.

Suddenly, a pleading voice rang out from ahead.

"Please, don't take my granddaughter, spare her!"

Xu Yan's brows furrowed, and the two quickened their pace to reach the source of the voice.

There, they saw two women clad in thin veils, their delicate figures faintly visible beneath the sheer fabric.

An elderly man stood protectively behind a young girl.

The girl was only fifteen or sixteen years old, petite and exquisite, with a beautiful face, now filled with hesitation.

Astonishingly, the old man was a Grand Master Martial Artist.

However, the two veiled women were Grand Grand Masters!

"It is an honor for your granddaughter to be offered to the Ice Lord. Given her exceptional talent and loveliness, the Ice Lord will surely be delighted to play with her for several days. As such, I shall spare your life, now scram!" One of the women waved her hand, sending the old man flying with a slap.

She then reached out and grabbed the girl.

"Grandfather!" The girl cried out, her face turning deathly pale.

The old man climbed to his feet, his eyes blazing with fury, his aura erupting as if he was ready to fight the Grand Grand Masters to the death.

"Your Ice Lord has slaughtered countless young girls. My granddaughter has fallen into her hands, how could she possibly survive? I'd rather fight you to the death!" The old man's grief and anger knew no bounds.

The Ice Lord, the master of that icy lake, had taken away countless young girls every year, and none had returned alive.

She was an evil demon!

He never imagined that his granddaughter would be targeted.

"If you want to die, then so be it!" One of the veiled women sneered at the old man.

To them, a mere Grand Master Martial Artist was as insignificant as an ant, easily crushed with a lift of their hand.

A palm strike shot out, filled with bone-chilling power.

The old man roared in anger. Even though he knew he was doomed, he showed no signs of backing down; instead, he rushed forward like a moth to the flame.

Xu Yan waved his hand, neutralizing the veiled woman's attack with a *bang*, and said with a furrowed brow, "Let her go!"

He wasn't one to meddle in others' affairs, but seeing the old man's doting love for his granddaughter, his willingness to fight to the death, stirred something within him.

In that moment, he thought of his mother.

She had doted on him in the same way, indulging his every whim as he sought out masters far and wide.

The veiled women's expressions changed, and they turned to look at Xu Yan and Du Yu Ying, their eyes lighting up.

"Young man, if you want to save her, you can come with us to meet the Ice Lord."

This young man, with his handsome features and formidable strength, was exactly what the Ice Lord needed.

Not long ago, they had brought two handsome men, both with the strength of Grand Masters, but the Ice Lord hadn't been very satisfied, finding them too weak and unattractive.

However, the young man before them fit the bill perfectly, and the Ice Lord would surely be overjoyed.

"Alright!" Xu Yan nodded.

Whoever this Ice Lord was, she didn't seem like a good person, and from the sound of it, she was a scourge. It would be a good idea to go and get rid of her.

One of the veiled women tossed the girl back to the old man and coldly said, "Thank this young master."

The old man caught his granddaughter and was filled with gratitude. He pulled his granddaughter along as he knelt before Xu Yan, tears streaming down his face. "Thank you, kind sir, for saving our lives. May I ask for your esteemed name?"

"Xu Yan!"

The old man was taken aback. Xu Yan?

The Sword God, Xu Yan?

The old man's throat bobbed as he swallowed his saliva. He had thought that whoever was taken to meet the Ice Lord was doomed, but it turned out to be Xu Yan?

"Be careful of the Ice Lord, young master Xu. She is extremely dangerous." The old man warned gravely.

"Oh? How so?" Xu Yan was intrigued.

He had never heard of this powerful Ice Lord before.

He turned to Du Yu Ying with a questioning look.

She shook her head as well.

The old man wanted to say more, but the veiled women glared at him, "If you say another word, you die!"

"Young Master Xu, please be careful." The old man dared not say more. He thanked Xu Yan again and again, pulling his granddaughter along as they left.

"Xu Yan, he slew a peak Grand Grand Master with a single sword strike. Even if the Ice Lord is strong, she won't be a match for him, right?" The old man thought to himself.

Those two messengers of the Ice Lord had actually brought Xu Yan back with them. They were signing the Ice Lord's death warrant!

The Ice Lord's messengers only appeared to capture young girls, and they would return to the Ice Lord's palace after completing their task, never involving themselves in the matters of the martial arts world.

It was precisely because of this that Xu Yan could reveal his name without fear of being recognized.

"Please, after you."

The two veiled women led the way, with Xu Yan and Du Yu Ying following closely behind.

Xu Yan's expression was calm and indifferent. With his current strength, even a Minor Heaven-Human cultivator would fall to his sword intent. The Wind-Gathering Sword Intent, empowered by the Minor Heaven-Human's ability to gather their divine energy, would be difficult to withstand.

How strong could the Ice Lord be? She was probably just a semi-step Heaven-Human.

Du Yu Ying was also unafraid, as she had absolute confidence in Xu Yan's abilities.

The veiled women, on the other hand, were delighted. To find such a handsome and powerful young man was sure to please the Ice Lord.

Moreover, in addition to the young man, there was also a stunningly beautiful girl. Just looking at her would evoke jealousy, and the Ice Lord would surely be pleased.

It was a pity that such a beauty would be played with to death by the Ice Lord.

On the lake, an ice palace stood tall. Within, the Ice Lord sighed and kicked away a man who was lying on her, his body withered and lifeless, as if all his essence had been drained.

"Too useless and a bit ugly."

The Ice Lord, known as Ice Daughter, sighed.

"Ice Lord, a handsome young man has arrived, along with a beautiful lady."

A delighted voice rang out.

Ice Daughter lifted her head, her eyes sparkling with interest at the sight of the handsome young man and the exquisite lady.

A smile appeared in her eyes, and the corners of her eyes, which had faint wrinkles, brightened.

...

In the Cangbei region, a water ripple gate in front of a towering peak gradually solidified.

The outline of the gate became clearer, as if it were about to open at any moment.

"The Spirit Realm Gate is about to open."

On the peak where the Tianbao Pavilion was located, several figures stood watching.

The man with the purple crown had a complicated expression on his face.

"Pavilion Master, why is the Spirit Realm Gate opening? Should we take this opportunity to enter?"

One of them asked eagerly, his eyes burning with anticipation.

"If you want to take this opportunity to enter, you may, but..."

The purple-crowned man paused before continuing, "You will either have to obediently become a servant, being treated like a pig or a dog, or you will die!"

The eager man's expression turned solemn as he asked, "Pavilion Master, are you serious?"

He clearly found it hard to believe the Pavilion Master's words.

"Those from the Inner Realm who enter the Spirit Realm will face such a fate. I only hope that this time, the Spirit Realm Gate has not opened because of me."

The purple-crowned man sighed.

"Why?"

The others looked at the Pavilion Master, confused.

"Here, I am revered and honored, but if they have come for me, then I will become a servant, obeying their every command. If I am rewarded, I should be happy, but if I am punished..."

The purple-crowned man left the sentence hanging.

The others fell silent as well.

There was some connection between the Tianbao Pavilion and the Spirit Realm, but ever since the Demon Lord's incident, the contact had not been as frequent, and only the Pavilion Master knew the full story.

Boom!

The Spirit Realm Gate fully materialized.

The massive gate loomed tall, and the peak it had once hidden now seemed to have been incorporated into the gate itself.

The rippling gate slowly opened, revealing a narrow gap.

Boom!

The ripples surged, sweeping across the land. It was as if a spring breeze had blown over the earth, melting the snow around the gate instantly as if it had never existed.

Dense spiritual energy and vibrant heavenly mysteries poured out from the opening.

A figure stepped out from the Spirit Realm Gate, with something in the palm of his hand.

After entering the Inner Realm, a bead seemed to fly out from his palm, shooting towards a certain direction.

The figure took a step forward, his body moving swiftly, and in an instant, he disappeared into the horizon.

At this moment, the opened Spirit Realm Gate slowly closed, but it did not disappear.

(End of Chapter)

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