Chapter 238: Ultimate Entry, Steadily Ascend!

Chapter 238: Ultimate Entry, Steadily Ascend!

"Hmm..."

In a secret room within the Taiping Fu of Pingxi Province, an elderly man with white hair and a weathered face took a deep breath, calming his agitated mind. After a moment, he muttered, "There's always a way out; there's still at least a year before the battle for the Sole Monarch begins."

"No need to rush."

"No need to rush."

"There will definitely be an opportunity."

He was filled with regret, but there was nothing he could do. The lifespan of a Body Fusion Stage cultivator was already around ten thousand years, and he had the 'Fragile Life' Entry, which granted him even more time.

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Entry Name: Fragile Life

Entry Rank: Green

Entry Effect: Each month, you can throw a token. If the token lands face up, your lifespan increases by one year, and your spell power doubles. If it lands face down, the opposite occurs.

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During the 'Fairy's First Night' Entry effect, he gained an additional two years of lifespan almost every month. With the 'Free Man' Entry, all random entries had their effects doubled, whether it was an increase or a decrease.

His lifespan soared during that time.

He even learned an Essence Condensation Supreme Heart Law, which consumed his lifespan to greatly accelerate his cultivation speed. With his abundant lifespan, he could afford to use it. Twelve times a year, he gained an additional two years, totaling twenty-four years of extra lifespan annually.

In a century, he would have 2,400 years of lifespan—almost an eternal life.

However, this Entry was not an active one; there was no physical token. Every month, a token would appear in his Dantian, and he could choose to throw it out. If he didn't, after a brief moment, the token would automatically be thrown.

In other words, this Entry was entirely passive, and most of the random combat power Entries were also passive.

Over the years, one-third of the time, his lifespan increased, and two-thirds of the time, it decreased. In the past, with his endless lifespan, he used these Entries without restraint, leading to his current predicament where his lifespan was running low.

He only had 3,000 years of lifespan left.

The Heart Law that consumed his lifespan had to be replaced. What was once affordable was now out of reach.

"Sigh..."

In the secret room, the elderly man with white hair and a weathered face sighed helplessly and sat in his chair with a furrowed brow, contemplating a solution. His primary concern was how to deal with Pingxi Wang without taking his life—a puzzle he needed to solve within a year.

The research time was limited.

Only one year.

Meanwhile, in Xuan Tian State...

As time passed, more than 120 days had gone by since the entire Mock Heaven Sect went into seclusion. Finally, Chen Xiu, who had been meditating on the Heaven Sovereign Throne, opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air.

"Hmm..."

Chen Xiu took a light breath and looked towards the cultivation panel floating above his Dantian.

Cultivation: Fifth Stage of Essence Refinement (0.2%)



His cultivation had broken through once again. The time it took to advance from the Fourth to the Fifth Stage of Essence Refinement was slightly longer than the previous breakthrough, and he had consumed slightly more Spirit Stones.

His Spirit Qi had become more profound and dense, and his aura and physical strength had increased to a certain extent, enhancing his combat power significantly.

As a cultivation method focused on spells, it didn't emphasize physical strength, unlike body cultivation methods.

However, with each cultivation breakthrough and tribulation, his physical strength grew a little, albeit not by much. If the current Chen Xiu, at the Fifth Stage of Essence Refinement, were to fight his past self at the First Stage, he would undoubtedly win, though not by a large margin. Advancing through the stages of Essence Refinement increased his combat power, but it wasn't overwhelming.

With this breakthrough, he had accumulated enough chances for three 'Three Choices, One Entry' attempts, which could be combined into one 'Ultimate Three Choices, One Entry' attempt.

Without hesitation, he took a deep breath and activated the 'God's Hand' Entry, along with 'Thread of Earthly Pride's Fortune'. The 'God's Hand' Entry ensured that the random Entries presented were closely related to his thoughts.

His focus remained on cultivation speed!

Combat power? He already had more than enough! His methods to enhance combat power were plentiful, and even if he increased it now, without reaching the Body Fusion Stage and learning a Body Fusion move, there wouldn't be a qualitative change. At his cultivation level, the fastest way to boost combat power was to accelerate his cultivation progress. Each major realm breakthrough resulted in a qualitative leap in power.

He would wait until he broke through to the Body Fusion Stage using the 'External Body' of the Twelfth Rank and learned the 'Body Fusion Move' of the Twelfth Rank. Then, he could once again achieve the dominance of the Body Fusion Stage, following the path he was meant to take!

Seeking to enhance the power of his 'Attracting Thunder Decision' now would be putting the cart before the horse.

As for defense, it was indeed his weakness, but most of the time, he had no opportunity to defend. As long as his combat power was overwhelming, defense became a lower priority compared to cultivation speed.

After confirming his thoughts, he looked towards the floating panel above his Dantian.

"Cultivation Surge, Officially Entering the Fifth Stage of Essence Refinement."

"You have three chances of 'Three Choices, One Entry', which will automatically combine into one chance of 'Ultimate Three Choices, One Entry'."

"Please make your choice from the three random Entries below within a brief moment."

1:

Entry Name: Steady Ascend (Ultimate)



Entry Rank: Red

Entry Effect: Your cultivation speed will increase by 100% every year, doubling every two years, up to a maximum of 1000 times.

"Ultimate Entry Effect": The effect and limit are doubled.

2:

"Entry Name": Overlook the World (Ultimate).

"Entry Level": Purple.

"Entry Effect": Your cultivation progress is only at 80%.

"Ultimate Entry Effect": Reduced to 60%.

3:

"Entry Name": Ultimate Dual Cultivation (Ultimate).

"Entry Level": Purple.

"Entry Effect": You will obtain the following six entries: 'Nine Bulls' Strength', 'Nine Yin's Power', 'Heavenly Mandate Dual Cultivation', 'Reckless Sage', 'Bridal Chamber', and 'Only You'.

"Ultimate Entry Effect": All six entries you obtain will be Ultimate Entries!

-.Hoo."

Chen Xiu slowly closed his eyes, sitting cross-legged on the Xuan Tian Throne Seat, and took several deep breaths before gradually calming his excited heart.

A grand prize!!!

A true jackpot!

Under the effects of God's Hand and a thread of Earthly Pride's Fortune, these three entries were the best random choices among the three he could select in his lifetime.

Although they weren't rainbow-colored entries.

If used well, their effects were no weaker than rainbow-colored entries, and might even surpass them!

Perhaps sensing that ten breaths weren't enough for his contemplation, this time, the duration for choosing entries was extended to a hundred breaths. A hundred breaths were enough time to make a calm decision. For these three Ultimate Entries, he didn't even need to choose; closing his eyes and randomly selecting one would still yield a powerful effect.

Of course,

among these, the third entry.

This was the first time he randomly obtained a fixed entry group, which was equivalent to choosing an entry and directly gaining six additional entries. Moreover, they were the only group with interconnected effects, making this a great opportunity.

"Nine Bulls' Strength" + "Nine Yin's Power" + "Heavenly Mandate Dual Cultivation".

He was well aware of the effects and interconnectedness of these three entries. Together, they could grant him an 18-fold increase in cultivation progress during dual cultivation. Although he hadn't seen or understood the effects of the latter three entries, it was evident that they were complementary. These six entries could significantly boost his cultivation progress during dual cultivation.

However, despite the excellent effects, they didn't align with his chosen path.

So, he only considered the first and second entries.

The first entry.

A red entry, "Steady Ascend (Ultimate)".

The second red entry he encountered, and currently, his only red entry. This was the second red entry he had seen, and its effect could be described as extremely abnormal.

His cultivation speed would increase by one fold every year, so after 100 years, the cultivation speed would increase by 100 folds, and after 1000 years, it would be 1000 folds.

The Ultimate Entry effect doubles the amplification and limit.

That means after 1000 years, the cultivation speed will increase by 2000 folds.

2000-fold cultivation speed far surpasses his current cultivation speed, which is around 100 folds. This entry can provide him with a cultivation speed far beyond what he currently possesses.

The only drawback is that it isn't a rapid cultivation entry, and the timeframe is a bit long.

It requires at least 50 years to increase the cultivation speed to a more substantial 100 folds, which isn't much different from his current cultivation speed increase.

For ordinary Essence Condensation Body Fusion powerhouses, a hundred years or even a thousand years isn't a very long time. With a few more closed-door cultivation sessions, it will pass by in no time. This is an entry that grows stronger with the passage of time. After a thousand years, the cultivation speed brought by this entry will reach a terrifying 2000 folds!

2000 folds, what does that mean?!

One year of your diligent cultivation is equivalent to 2000 years of ordinary people's cultivation! As long as you cultivate sufficiently, face no crises, and your cultivation method is of a high enough grade to allow you to absorb such a vast amount of spirit qi in one go, you can even advance from the first level of Essence Condensation to the peak in less than a year, effortlessly.

It's an extremely terrifying number.

However, the drawback is also evident; it requires time for this entry to reach its maximum effect after a thousand years.

And what he lacks the most right now is time.

He needs ample time to break through to the Body Fusion Stage before the Sole Monarch competition begins, with a maximum of only two to three years. The Sole Monarch competition will soon commence, and he will engage in fierce battles with the strongest cultivators from the other eleven continents!

There isn't enough time for him, and he can't afford to wait for the "Steady Ascend (Ultimate)" entry to fully manifest its effect.

So, his choice—

is only the second entry, "Overlook the World (Ultimate)", which will reduce his cultivation progress for each minor realm to 60%. This is the simplest and most direct way to increase his cultivation speed.

It nearly halves the cultivation progress, not just for the Essence Condensation stage but also for the Body Fusion Stage and subsequent realms. This is an entry with strong effects, regardless of whether it's the early or late stages.

Especially in the late stages.

When breaking through a minor realm can take thousands or even tens of thousands of years, this entry can exert its maximum effect, directly reducing the time by half.

-.Hoo."

Chen Xiu took another deep breath. After pondering for a moment over the entries "Overlook the World" and "Steady Ascend", he turned his gaze to the third entry, having already made up his mind to choose the "Overlook the World" entry.

But, he still had one more chance to re-filter.

Soon—

As he consumed 100,000 merit points, the third entry on the cloud-covered panel began to blur, and in the blink of an eye, a new third entry appeared.

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"Entry Name": Unfettered Person (Ultimate).

"Entry Level: Red.

Entry Effect: You can freely travel to lower-rank continents with Heavenly Dao Restraint.

Ultimate Effect: Each time you visit a new continent, your cultivation speed will increase by 10 times."

"This?" Chen Xiu's mouth hung slightly agape, his eyes flashing with awe. This entry was incredibly powerful!

It was also a red entry.

Being able to freely travel to lower-rank continents with Heavenly Dao Restraint meant that he could return to the Xuan Tian Continent at will. Moreover, there were eleven lower-rank continents in the Vast Continent, and he could visit all of them.

With each new continent he traveled to, his cultivation speed would increase by 10 times. If he visited all eleven new continents, that would result in a cumulative increase of 110 times! This was a direct boost!

It didn't require any time or waiting for centuries. As long as he chose this entry now, he would receive a 110-fold increase in cultivation speed tomorrow, perfectly meeting his current need to quickly cultivate to the Body Integration Stage due to time constraints.

Most importantly—

This "Unfettered Person (Ultimate)" entry could perfectly synergize with his pink entry, "Fame Spreads Far and Wide." Eleven new continents meant a vast number of living beings. As long as the inhabitants of these eleven continents all knew his name, his cultivation speed would soar once again, or rather, skyrocket!

Of course, without the Heavenly Dao Edict, it would be challenging to make his name known to all the living beings on a new continent. Even lower-rank continents like the Xuan Tian Continent were vast in area.

However, he just so happened to have two marketing experts who were a perfect fit for the job!

Liu Zide, who masterminded events like the "Nine Bulls' Self-Castration Live Stream Feast," "Fame Short Dramas Rampant," and the "Chen Xiu's Array Disk Hype," along with the Dao Zong Zongzhu, who was a fearless gambler with an ordinary mind but was open to advice. Despite being a native cultivator, he had a modern mindset for popularity. These two were a match made in heaven!

One managed the overall strategy, while the other handled the details. Together, they could spread Chen Xiu's name across an entirely unfamiliar lower-rank continent in a short time.

Chen Xiu didn't care about the methods they used; he only cared about the results.

This "Unfettered Person (Ultimate)" entry was even more suitable for him than the previous two.

Without hesitation, Chen Xiu chose this entry and didn't immediately return to cultivation. Instead, he contacted Liu Zide, the Dao Zong Zongzhu, and the Tian Fu Zong Zongzhu through sound transmission, instructing them to quickly come to the Heavenly Palace to discuss important matters.

After making this decision, Chen Xiu, seated cross-legged on the Xuan Tian Throne, suddenly looked down at the numerous disciples of the Mock Heaven Sect below, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

The original predicament had suddenly been resolved overnight by him. He felt that his decision to leave three entries and choose the most suitable Ultimate Entry using God's Hand and a thread of Earthly Pride's Fortune had been extremely wise.

An hour later, outside the Heavenly Palace.

Liu Zide, the Dao Zong Zongzhu, and the Tian Fu Zong Zongzhu had already arrived at the White Palace. They stood before Chen Xiu with reverence and awe in their eyes. However, when no one was looking, a hint of terror flashed in the Tian Fu Zong Zongzhu's eyes.

He could sense that the senior's cultivation had reached the Fifth Stage of Essence Refinement, and because the realm was not yet consolidated, he could vaguely feel the aura being released.

But it had only been over a hundred days? In just over a hundred days, the senior's cultivation had soared from the First Stage to the Fifth Stage of Essence Refinement. Had the senior flown there? Or did he have some kind of modification tool that allowed him to easily alter his cultivation level to the Fifth Stage with just a flick of his fingers? There was no one in the Vast Continent who cultivated this fast!

It took him a long time, even nearly a thousand years, to cultivate from the First Stage to the Fifth Stage of Essence Refinement. Not to mention the massive amount of cultivation resources required, which took a long time to accumulate.

Although he was shocked, his expression remained unchanged. He sensed that the senior had an important task to assign today, and it was not the time for flattery.

"Hmm."

After standing silently for a while, Chen Xiu turned to Liu Zide and the others, saying softly, "I have a task for you. As everyone knows, the Vast Continent is a Second Rank Continent with eleven lower-rank First Rank Continents."

"I want you to spread word of my existence in the other eleven continents, excluding the Xuan Tian Continent."

"No matter what methods you use, I need you to ensure that in a short time, a sufficient number of people in the other eleven lower-rank continents know my name."

"Can you do it?"

"This..."

The Dao Zong Zongzhu hesitated for a moment before responding. He didn't ask how they could travel to lower-rank continents under the Heavenly Dao Restraint, as he trusted that the senior had a way. He had other concerns.

"Senior, what about the Dao Zong's operations in Xuan Tian Continent? With Mr. Liu Zide's assistance, all our plans have been successful, and we have a continuous stream of spirit stones flowing in. If we leave now, the operation might collapse instantly."

"No problem."

Chen Xiu's face remained calm as he spoke softly, "You've worked hard during this time. From now on, let the Tian Fu Zong Zongzhu take over this matter entirely. Liu Zide, you should prepare some contingency plans and create a handbook. Additionally, both of you will conduct an intensive training session for the Tian Fu Zong Zongzhu over the next three days."

"After that, the two of you will set off with your trusted advisors to the other lower-rank continents, leaving the matters in Xuan Tian State to the Tian Fu Zong Zongzhu."

"All three of you are working for me."

"Once I become an Immortal Emperor, your positions will naturally rise with mine. Try to look at any losses along the way with a detached mindset. Of course, Tian Fu Zong Zongzhu, you should also find a way to compensate Dao Zong Zongzhu. You can discuss the specifics among yourselves."

"Go and handle it now."

"Return here in three days, and we can set off then."

"Understood!" A flash of wild joy passed through the eyes of the Heavenly Axe Sect Master, but he quickly suppressed the excitement in his heart, his voice trembling slightly.

"Yes, Sect Master."

Liu Zide, on the other hand, felt a hint of excitement. This meant it was time for him to showcase his abilities again. After being put on ice in Xuan Tian Continent for so long, he had thought it would be difficult to find a stage for his talents. Unexpectedly, so many opportunities had suddenly appeared.

Spread the fame of Brother Qiu?

Damn, isn't that creating an internet celebrity?! In his previous life, he was an MCN boss, skilled in creating internet celebrities, crafting trending topics, and leaving lasting impressions. He was an expert in this field! Especially with Brother Qiu's deeds being so naturally captivating and with a substantial amount of spirit stones as leverage, if he couldn't handle this task, he'd rather lose his head!

After Liu Zide and the other two left, Chen Qiu stood alone outside the Heavenly Palace, at the edge of a cliff. He stood there for a long time, then took out the oval stone that had accompanied him for so long from his Little World and placed it on the cliff before sitting cross-legged on it again.

Feeling the long-missed cool and moist sensation, these two conflicting words were perfectly embodied in this jade-made oval stone.

It had been a long time since he had sat on this stone to cultivate.

After all, he had used a thread of Imperial Fortune to create the Xuan Tian Throne Seat, that very throne made of golden thunder arcs. Sitting on it not only amplified the power of his spells but also increased his cultivation speed tenfold.

So, for a good while now, he had been cultivating while seated on the Xuan Tian Throne.

He had been pushing himself hard lately.

He didn't plan to rush things over the next three days.

It was time for a break.

He could also consolidate his cultivation realm. His current realm was slightly unstable, and as he sat cross-legged on the oval stone beneath him, his mind wandered as he gazed into the distance, faintly recalling his time in Daxia Kingdom.

That period held countless memories for him.

He had now reached the fifth stage of Essence Refinement, and if he returned to Daxia Kingdom at this moment, he could kill everyone in the kingdom with just his aura, without lifting a finger. Yet, he still yearned for Daxia Kingdom and missed his old friends there.

After a long while, he shook his head with a light smile, saying nothing.

He didn't know when he would be able to return to Daxia Kingdom to meet his old friends. Perhaps, when his cultivation reached the Body Fusion Stage, he would be able to break through the restrictions outside the kingdom.

All he needed to do now was wait.

After resting for three days, when Liu Zide and the others had finished their tasks, he would send them to other Lower Continents, and then he could resume his cultivation.

While the plan to gather spirit stones in Xuan Tian State was important, it was slightly less of a priority compared to his cultivation speed. After all, cultivation speed was the top priority, directly affecting his ability to break through to the Body Fusion Stage.

Of course, a large number of spirit stones were also crucial.

Otherwise, even with a fast cultivation speed, he wouldn't have enough resources to cultivate.

That's why he had given them three days to hand over the tasks, minimizing losses and allowing him to manage both matters.

But they still needed more manpower.

If they had more versatile talents like Liu Zide, things would be much easier.

In Xuan Tian State, inside the Dao Sect's guest hall...

". . ."

The Dao Sect Master sat in a chair, his face dark and gloomy, not saying a word. His mood was at an all-time low. He was not easily angered by nature, but at this moment, he felt a hint of anger.

Just as he was about to achieve a major success, not only for the entire Dao Sect but also for the elders, and he would also benefit personally, a beast had come along and taken over the whole operation. What made it worse was that he couldn't even get angry at this person because he had been appointed by the elders.

What the hell was going on?!

At that moment—

The Heavenly Axe Sect Master, standing by with a cup of tea, was extremely excited inside but pretended to be embarrassed. "Brother Zhang, I didn't expect things to turn out this way either. After all, this is your sect, but it was personally appointed by the elders, and I can't do anything about it."

"How about this?"

"Brother Zhang, rest assured. I promise you that the portion of spirit stones belonging to the Dao Sect will remain untouched. I'll just take a sip of the soup."

"What do you think?"

". . ."

The Dao Sect Master remained silent, his face still gloomy. He knew there was no room for negotiation in this matter since it was personally appointed by the elders. He was just feeling upset, but he would still have to hand over the operation soon.

Seeing that no promise could ease the Dao Sect Master's mood, the Heavenly Axe Sect Master gritted his teeth and said, "After you return, I won't interfere in your relationship with my sister anymore. You two can date freely. How's that?"

"Oh?"

The Dao Sect Master, who was feeling down, suddenly brightened at the suggestion. "Is this true?"

"Absolutely. A gentleman's word is as solid as a four-horse chariot."

"Good!"

The Dao Sect Master took a deep breath and then slammed his hand on the table, his voice slightly trembling with excitement. "Quickly bring the Xuan Tian State model here. I only know the general idea, but it's best to let the expert explain it to you."

Liu Zide, sitting beside him, perked up his ears, slightly disappointed when he didn't hear what he wanted to hear. He sighed softly but continued his professional explanation.

"Currently, we have planned up to the..."

His voice, which made one feel sleepy, slowly filled the room, but the eyes of the Heavenly Axe Sect Master lit up as he listened.

(End of Chapter)

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