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Chapter 220: Knowing Immortality but Unable to Attain It, The Dao Fruit Nurtures the Five Viscera an
Chapter 220: Knowing Immortality but Unable to Attain It, The Dao Fruit Nurtures the Five Viscera and Divine Aura (Part 1)
Su Family!
Li Cheng's heart remembered the Su family, and he no longer had any good feelings towards this first major family of Heavenly Origin Dao City.
Li Cheng had never held a great fondness for the Su family, especially after Su Huali's collusion with the Corpse God Sect.
Now, the words and actions of the Su family elders in educating their younger generation further increased Li Cheng's disgust.
"They still plan to use the Su family's secret method to take the girl's Gate Sand for cultivation?"
"Such a secret method, such a Su family, is obviously not something good."
The carriage jolted, tearing through the spring rain as it traveled on the wide and smooth mountain path within the Divine Sect.
Xixi had broken through the Divine Foundation, and her martial cultivation had officially entered the Qi Meridian stage. With her innate divine strength, she was infinitely powerful, capable of killing even a Xuanmai martial artist with two or three punches.
Xixi snuggled in Zhang Ya's embrace, proudly boasting about the domineering aura that belonged to the Xixi Empress.
She had suppressed that six-armed, two-headed monster!
Li Cheng looked at Xixi's chubby little face, her eyebrows dancing with joy.
He hesitated, unsure if he should tell her...
That monster was actually herself?
In the future, when she practiced the Divine Martial Technique, she would also transform into such a form.
Just like Li Cheng's cultivation in the Heaven and Earth Mimicry - Divine Brightness True Ape Technique, which had the Divine Martial Technique 【Heaven and Earth Mimicry】, in fact, once used, it would also make one inhuman.
But...
It wasn't a big problem.
In Li Cheng's heart, Xixi would always be his most adorable child.
Jiao Shaoqiu sat in the carriage, a gentle smile on his lips as he looked at Xixi with genuine fondness.
Vibrant, talented, and radiant... what a wonderful child she was.
If all the younger generation in the sect were like this, how could the sect worry about a lack of successors?
"She's on the Dragonling Register and ranked third. Although Xixi has just joined the Divine Sect and is currently considered an outer sect disciple under my command, the resources she enjoys are no less than those of an inner sect disciple."
"Moreover, every month, she has the opportunity to gain insight into the Heaven-Earth Dao Essence and even the chance to obtain the Ancestor's legacy from it."
Jiao Shaoqiu sat in the carriage, smiling as he turned to Li Cheng and spoke.
"The Ancestor's legacy?"
Upon hearing this, Li Cheng took a deep breath. According to Jiao Shaoqiu's words, the so-called Founding Patriarch of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect was a powerful cultivator at the Divine Tribulation Realm! In the entire world, there were only a handful of such cultivators.
"The Ancestor left behind his legacy within the sect's gate signboard. It was the lingering will of a Divine Tribulation cultivator in the mortal world, immortal and indestructible..."
Jiao Shaoqiu slightly closed his eyes, then slowly opened them, beginning to recount some of the legends about the Founding Patriarch of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect.
"The Founding Patriarch of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect was among the first batch of top-tier martial artists to discover the Strange Temple. According to the sect's records, the Ancestor cultivated pure martial arts and relied on his astonishing martial talent to dominate the world, breaking through the limits of a Supreme Great Grandmaster and stepping into the Martial Saint realm, living a carefree life."
"Later, after discovering the Strange Temple, he joined forces with the Martial Saint to suppress it. After that, he obtained the Temple God's legacy. At that time... the Temple God's Divine Nature was a forbidden object, and the Divine Nature was considered a poison of the heavens and earth, possessing a terrifying corrosive power that could erode one's will, spirit, and soul."
"However, some Martial Saints who had reached the extremes of their cultivation, grown old, and experienced declining vitality chose to cultivate the Divine Nature... They extended their lives and lived a new life, so the cultivation of the Divine Nature could not be stopped. Eventually, the Ancestor also embarked on the path of cultivating the Divine Nature and obtained the Temple God's legacy, rapidly increasing his cultivation speed..."
"At that time, the Strange Temple had just emerged, and the Divine Nature in the heavens and earth was vast and mighty. With his Martial Saint cultivation, the Ancestor switched to cultivating the Divine Nature, nurturing a Divine Embryo, and directly ascended to the Divine Tribulation Realm. He underwent the tribulations of heaven and earth, gaining Dao Essence with each tribulation and extending his lifespan..."
Jiao Shaoqiu's eyes shone with a longing for that supreme realm.
The heavens and earth created tribulations, and after undergoing these tribulations, one's soul and body would undergo a metamorphosis, gaining power beyond the mortal realm, truly becoming like an immortal or a god...
It was truly a realm that inspired endless yearning.
Li Cheng held Xixi, and Zhang Ya listened intently as well.
"Why did such a powerful Founding Patriarch die?"
Xixi, nestled in Li Cheng's embrace, blinked her big eyes curiously and asked.
Jiao Shaoqiu glanced at Xixi and sighed, "Extending life and seeking immortality, defying the heavens and seizing fate, are not tolerated by the heavens and earth... The tribulations faced by Divine Tribulation cultivators are terrifying, and according to the records, the Divine Tribulation is divided into three disasters and nine calamities. One must overcome the three disasters and break through the nine calamities to transcend..."
"But it's not that easy. According to the sect's records, the Ancestor, having no hope of breaking through the tribulations, charged into the Wicked Pagoda of the Three Pures Strange Temple... His life force was extinguished, and from then on, he never returned."
Jiao Shaoqiu was filled with indescribable sorrow.
His dry hair fluttered in the air as he turned to look out the carriage window at the continuous spring rain.
"The Ancestor once said that the appearance of the Strange Temple and the birth of the Divine Nature..."
"...gave short-lived martial artists hope for immortality."
"...but it also made them understand the despair of knowing immortality but being unable to attain it."
Li Cheng's eyes slightly narrowed.
Knowing immortality but being unable to attain it...
Could he, Li Cheng, achieve immortality? In his chest, one after another, the Dao Fruits trembled slightly, throbbing.
Perhaps it was possible.
He patted Xixi's head, who was in his embrace.
But immortality for one person was too boring.
He only wanted to bring his wife along and quietly watch their daughter achieve immortality.
...
...
In the middle of the continuous mountain range, there was a city built halfway up the slope.
It wasn't small, and Li Cheng's rough estimate was that it was even larger than Feilei City.
This city was built within the Divine Sect's gate by inner and outer sect disciples as a place for them to interact with the outside world, engage in transactions, and enjoy some temporary leisure.
Those who lived in this city were all disciples of the Divine Sect.
Some older disciples with declining vitality and struggling to cultivate the Divine Nature were unwilling to leave the sect and gathered in this city, making it a bustling and prosperous place.
Within the city, there were wine shops, teahouses, medical halls, and other establishments, where transactions were conducted using sect contributions or Divine Nature Crystals.
Jiao Shaoqiu led Li Cheng's family into the city.
"Because there are too many Strange Temples within the Divine Sect's gate, and once night falls, the Wicked Mist will spread and grow. The Temple Guarding Curse Corpses and demons within the Wicked Pagoda will emerge. Therefore, the sect built these cities to allow disciples to cultivate within them, ensuring that even in the middle of the night, they are isolated from the Wicked Mist and the Wicked Pagoda, providing a sense of security for the disciples."
"There are several more such cities..."
"Unlike the Temple Guardian Office's method of sealing the Strange Temples, the Divine Sect adopts a more relaxed approach, which is more dangerous but better suited for cultivating disciples."
"During the daytime, the Wicked Pagodas and Wicked Mist of the Strange Temples are less active. Disciples can form teams to explore the Wicked Pagodas and Wicked Mist, engage in battles with the Temple Guarding Curse Corpses and demons, and gain practical combat experience."
Jiao Shaoqiu briefed Li Cheng on the situation.
"You want me to enter the Wicked Pagoda in the Strange Temple?" Li Cheng's eyes narrowed.
Jiao Shaoqiu nodded, "We send disciples to explore the Wicked Pagoda to obtain Divine Crystals and various heavenly treasures... Rest assured, every team entering the Wicked Pagoda will have an elder overseeing them, and they will come to the rescue at the first sign of danger."
"Usually, outer sect disciples enter Strange Temples of the Ten Cities and Nine Stars level. Only inner sect disciples are qualified to enter the Wicked Pagodas of the Eight Extremes and Seven Elements Strange Temples."
"As for the Wicked Pagodas of the Six Ministries, those are training grounds for the geniuses on the True Lineage Ledger."
Jiao Shaoqiu patiently explained to Li Cheng and Zhang Ya without showing any impatience.
After all, Xixi would soon start her cultivation at the Divine Sect, and she might encounter these dangers. Although it would be a valuable experience, parents might not want to see their children suffer.
"It's not just the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect; most Divine Sects combine the suppression of Strange Temples with their disciple cultivation system. This way, they can train their disciples while suppressing and weakening the demonic beings nurtured by the Divine Nature overflowing from the Strange Temples."
Jiao Shaoqiu led Li Cheng's family to a large courtyard within the city.
"I live here in this city, and Xixi will be cultivating in my courtyard during this time."
Jiao Shaoqiu explained.
"Wow! Sister Yin!"
As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, Xixi's eyes lit up, and she slipped out of Li Cheng's embrace like an eel, dashing across the courtyard.
She pounced on a bright and beautiful girl in a goose-yellow dress.
It was Sang Guanyin, who had come to the Dao City with them.
Sang Guanyin hugged Xixi, her dark eyebrows curved in a gentle smile.
"Is this the little junior sister?"
Sang Guanyin held Xixi as a muffled voice came from inside the house.
The next moment, an extremely tall and robust figure slowly emerged.
He was incredibly tall, almost inhuman, with muscles that were knotty and bulging all over his body. He had a crew cut, and his eyes were bright like copper bells. His powerful aura seemed to fill the air.
Xixi blinked her eyes and lifted her tiny neck to look at the imposing figure.
Having seen Niu Niu Master's towering figure, Xixi was not afraid of this robust physique but instead felt a sense of familiarity!
"This is the second senior brother who cultivates within the Divine Sect in the Dao City, the one Master often mentions," Sang Guanyin said in a clear and gentle voice.
"Oh! Second Senior Brother! Bian Bian!"
Xixi's mouth formed a small circle as she said, "Oh."
She had often heard about this second senior brother from Nan Lihuo, and she was naturally curious. Finally, she had met him!
He was a low-spec version of Niu Niu Master!
"Little junior sister, I'm not Bian Bian, I'm Bian Yuanlong."
Bian Yuanlong, with his robust build, couldn't help but turn dark-faced upon hearing Xixi's words. He quickly corrected her, "Yes, Senior Brother Bian Bian!" Xixi nodded seriously and solemnly.
Sang Guanyin couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle softly.
"I've been wanting to meet you, little stinker. Master said your talent is extraordinary and might even surpass that of the Great Master... Let me see."
Bian Yuanlong scratched his head, not bothered by Xixi's innocent words.
He took Xixi from Sang Guanyin's arms, and Xixi sat comfortably on Bian Yuanlong's broad shoulders, just like she did on Niu Niu Master's.
Bian Yuanlong was startled, and his face softened.
"You sure know how to find a good spot."
"Huh?!"
Suddenly, Bian Yuanlong's eyes revealed a peculiar expression.
"Little stinker, you... have established your Divine Foundation?"
How old was Xixi?
Bian Yuanlong was surprised.
She was only four years old, right?
Four years old... and she had established her Divine Foundation?
Hiss... Master didn't deceive me!
"I should take you to meet the Great Master, who is Master's Master and now an inner sect elder... Back then, Master's actions made the Great Master very angry, but after I arrived at the Dao City, the Great Master has been very helpful to me."
Bian Yuanlong rubbed Xixi's head with his palm, like a fan, "The Great Master will be very happy to see you."
"However, little stinker, with your talent, you can try to compete for the Sect Master's Divine Core True Lineage. You have a chance."
Sang Guanyin, standing by, was also stunned. Her beautiful face couldn't help but show a look of surprise.
Xixi... had already broken through to the Divine Foundation?
No wonder she could suppress the various Divine Children during the Temple God Resonance Assembly!
Xixi sat on Bian Yuanlong's shoulders, swinging her little feet. She tilted her head and asked, "Senior Brother Bian Bian, do you know about the Dragonling Register?"
Bian Yuanlong smiled heartily, "Yes, I know. It's very impressive..."
"Those people seemed to be shouting 'Third on the Dragonling Register, Li Nuanxi.' I think they were calling me."
Xixi spoke earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Bian Yuanlong's hearty smile trembled, and he froze, his face showing a hint of horror.
What kind of luck did Nan Lihuo have to be taken as a master by such a Divine Child?
Bian Yuanlong was currently ranked third on the Divine Sect's Outer Sect Heroic Ranking and was striving to break into the Outer Sect Heroic Register...
He had been in the Divine Sect for eight years and had never made it onto any register, while Xixi had entered the register upon joining. The gap between people could indeed be vast!
Bian Yuanlong would surely treasure such a junior sister.
Li Cheng didn't interrupt them but watched warmly. He didn't sense any malice or ill intent from Bian Yuanlong, so he wasn't worried about Xixi's safety.
"Nan Lihuo sure knows how to pick disciples—a Zhou Daoyuan and a Bian Yuanlong, and now he's taken on Xixi..."
"Bian Yuanlong's talent is slightly lacking, but he has the heart of an innocent child. He has a chance to make it onto the Heroic Register... As for Xixi, there's no need to say more. At only four years old, she's ranked third on the Dragonling Register. I believe she might even be able to hold a place on all three registers before the age of ten."
Jiao Shaoqiu stroked his beard and smiled, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"It's extremely difficult to hold a place on all three registers—the True Lineage Ledger, Heroic Register, and Dragonling Register. It's a once-in-a-century occurrence."
Li Cheng's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, "Can one hold a place on both the Heroic Register and True Lineage Ledger?
(End of Chapter)
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