Chapter 407: Preparations Before Ascending to the Upper Realm, The Ultimate Ace, Family!

Chapter 407: Preparations Before Ascending to the Upper Realm, The Ultimate Ace, Family!

Qi Yuan embraced Xiao Jia, personally feeding her a variety of snacks.

Xiao Jia's Divine Robe became more substantial, yet her aura remained unchanged.

Qi Yuan's mind was filled with complex emotions.

Xiao Jia belonged to the Divine Robe royalty.

He had encountered numerous other Divine Robe beings, who could speak and transform into human forms.

Xiao Jia was different, as if she only existed in the form of a Divine Robe.

Even with Qi Yuan's current Yang Immortal strength, he couldn't alter Xiao Jia.

The power of a Yang Immortal was already terrifying.

While he couldn't make a stone truly awaken its spiritual consciousness, awakening the intelligence of a fish or a bird was effortless.

"The Upper Realm is filled with exceptional talents. Perhaps someone there can help Xiao Jia speak," Qi Yuan said, gazing at Xiao Jia eating snacks with adoration.

The Upper Realm had Yang Immortals who had reached the Great Reason Realm, and they might understand the issue with Xiao Jia.

Half a shichen (a traditional unit of time) passed, and Xiao Jia stopped digesting Blood Crystal Spirits, indicating she was full.

"Let's go and take a look at... the Strange Land. It's time to prepare for our journey to the Upper Realm," Qi Yuan suggested.

The Strange Land was formed from the chaos of the Great Calamity, and Qi Qi was curious about it.

However, since his awakening, he had been busy devouring the Three Thousand Realms and hadn't had the chance to explore the Strange Land.

After a few breaths, Qi Yuan, with Xiao Jia in his arms, appeared in the Strange Land.

Qi Qi was also there, her face slightly pale, indicating her injuries hadn't fully healed.

She had sustained severe injuries during the battle against the Three Thousand Great Tribulations.

Although she had worked with the Netherworld deities to separate the Canglan Realm from the war, the battle between the Three Thousand Great Tribulations and the Four Thousand Yang Immortals in the Purple Mansion was too intense.

If it hadn't been for the Purple Mansion, the consequences would have been far worse.

"The fragments from the fallen Great Calamity have transformed into this Strange Land.

After my daughter's investigation, we've found that these lands... resemble chaos and are a form of energy.

This energy... can be utilized to support the operation of the Netherworld," Qi Qi shared her discovery with Qi Yuan.

During this time, she had been studying the Strange Land.

After all, the Netherworld was under her father's control, so she had to thoroughly investigate any unknown regions.

"It can be utilized?" Qi Yuan asked calmly.

"Yes," Qi Qi nodded firmly, her eyes sparkling with joy. "Father's revival of the Canglan Realm's shattered lands and deceased beings wasn't a simple resurrection. It consumed a significant amount of the Netherworld's energy.

This energy came from various sources, including the lands, the Wugui City, the Jiupan Mountain, and some from you, Father.

The Strange Land formed from the Great Calamity is actually a precious energy, capable of reviving even more."

As Qi Qi spoke, she waved her hand and grasped a unique energy from the Strange Land.

"During the battle with the Great Calamity, Father had 327 shattered Divine Infants.

If left to heal in the Netherworld, it might take tens of thousands of years, and the Netherworld's energy might not be sufficient to revive them all.

But with this energy, it's different! With just one-third of the energy here, Father's shattered Divine Infants can walk out of the Netherworld, and it will only take a year.

Or, if we consume more energy, they might awaken in an instant!"

Qi Qi's face lit up with excitement.

She knew exactly what this meant.

If such a Netherworld existed in the Mortal Realm, the Ancient Gods would have no fear of death or battle against the New Gods.

They could even sustain themselves through battles, growing stronger with each fight.

This was the ultimate logistical support.

Qi Yuan, rarely thinking deeply, said, "So, three Great Calamities are enough to revive one Divine Infant, a ratio of approximately three to one?"

Qi Qi nodded, "Yes."

Qi Yuan's eyes lit up, but then he winced in pain, "Oh, I've been too extravagant in the past. My White Moonlights, they died without a trace, sigh... If they had died in my Netherworld and turned into energy, they would still be contributing, even in death. That's what it truly means to 'live on after death'!"

Qi Yuan regretted his past actions.

Why had he killed so many White Moonlights without a second thought?

He should have taken their bodies as well.

After all, if they were his White Moonlights in life, they should remain so in death.

Otherwise, it would be a disservice to his reputation as a deeply sentimental person.

Qi Qi wanted to laugh, but as a professional, she held it in, "Father's words make sense. The bodies of slain enemies are always useful.

But the Great Calamity is special; three of them can provide enough energy to revive a Yang Immortal.

Ordinary Yang Immortals might require more."

"Even a mosquito's meat is still meat. How could I be so heartless and let down any of my White Moonlights?" Qi Yuan exclaimed.

"It seems we need a corpse collection team, in addition to the band, the mourning team, and the funeral procession!

I was so foolish before, allowing those gentle and adorable, albeit a bit older and less inclined to bathe, White Moonlights to be exposed to the wilderness.

Their bodies were eaten by dogs and pecked by birds, what a waste, and how painful it must have been!"

"This time, when we go to the Upper Realm, I must uphold the traditional virtue of frugality and ensure that every White Moonlight contributes even in death!"

Qi Qi remained silent, as she was most familiar with her father's character.

In the mortal realm, where would an ancient deity ever find a seat to feast on new deities?

His foster father had thought about it and even attempted it.

Under Qi Qi's lead, Xiao Jia and he inspected the Netherworld, and Qi Yuan's figure arrived before the Universal Gate.

The Universal Gate could serve as a portal to anywhere in the world.

Purple Qi swirled around, and the Universal Gate transformed into the Ultimate Principle Gate, capable of driving any Yang Immortal mad.

If opened, it could lure a Yang Immortal into the Netherworld and then besiege them.

If they died, they would perish in the Netherworld, not going to waste.

"What if a Great Ultimate Principle enters?" Qi Yuan hesitated a little.

He still didn't grasp the power of the Great Ultimate Principle Realm.

As for the True Buddhas in the Ultimate Principle Realm, he dared to confront one.

If there were more, he felt he would be in trouble.

As for the Great Ultimate Principle... it was probably even more powerful.

"So, my trap needs improvement. Through the Universal Gate, it shouldn't just lead to the Netherworld, or else my Netherworld will be damaged."

Qi Yuan pondered, a rare moment of mental exertion for him.

"Can foster father move the other end of this gate to the Void Gap? That way, when encountering an unbeatable enemy, we can trap them in the Void Gap," Qi Qi suggested appropriately.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan's eyes lit up with inspiration, and he became excited, "Foster daughter, you truly possess my genetic inheritance. Your talent is almost on par with Great Wisdom True Monarch. You've reminded me!"

Qi Qi's words gave Qi Yuan many hints.

Back then in the Flowwind Realm, he had opened the Universal Gate with the Universal Key and arrived in a lifeless universe.

So, could he also return to his own universe with the Universal Gate?

Could the other end of the Universal Gate be set in that universe?

At that moment...

A crazed look flashed in Qi Yuan's eyes.

If he created a black hole Golden Core and aligned the other end of the Universal Gate with it...

Could a Yang Immortal from the Great Ultimate Principle Realm escape if they entered? If not, it would be like smashing them with thousands or even tens of thousands of Golden Core stars.

These Golden Cores were actual stars, not the illusory reflections that illuminated the heavens.

Their power was likely even more formidable.

"If it's too powerful, banish it to the other end of the universe. Yang Immortals are fast, but it would take a long time to traverse the entire universe!"

Qi Yuan felt he was truly a genius.

If the Universal Gate could truly help him reach his own universe, he could retreat into his universe when encountering an unbeatable foe and then close the Universal Gate.

How could his opponent pursue him? Of course, this method might work against ordinary powerful beings, but if they were too strong, Qi Yuan might not even be able to enter the Universal Gate before perishing.

Gazing at the Universal Gate, he took out the Universal Key, his eyes flashing.

"Universal Gate, you know where I want to go!"

Qi Yuan took a deep breath and inserted the key into the Universal Gate once more.

With a click, the Universal Gate opened, emitting an ancient, profound, and desolate aura.

Qi Yuan embraced Xiao Jia, and his right eyebrow didn't twitch as he stepped into the Universal Gate! "This place... indeed..." Qi Yuan's eyes finally calmed.

As far as the eye could see, the starry river stretched endlessly.

Profound, vast, and ancient.

Even the starry realm of the Nine Heavens seemed to pale in comparison to its size and antiquity.

Stars were burning, and suns were exploding.

Suddenly, Qi Yuan's eyes narrowed.

In the distant horizon, a girl in a black skirt seemed to hold the heavenly mandate in her mouth, her words carrying the weight of law.

Stars wandered in her skirt, adorning its surface.

In the 1619 book, there was not a single mistake!

Powerful divine energy surged, and she seemed to be capturing a massive star.

Her face was slightly pale, and beads of sweat rolled down her jade-like face. She clenched her teeth, and her hand suddenly retracted.

The scorching star burned, and the sleeve of her hand turned to ashes, only to reappear.

Her delicate hand tightly grasped the star, seemingly trying to refine it into a Golden Core.

However, the star was too enormous, making the girl's figure appear minuscule.

Seeing this, a look of pain flashed in Qi Yuan's eyes.

Ning Tou was helping him refine the Golden Core.

If he did it himself, the process would be too slow.

With Ning Tou's assistance, the speed could be greatly increased.

"Ning Tou, I'll help you."

As Qi Yuan spoke, his Dharmic Body also suddenly manifested.

A massive crimson figure appeared, and the girl in the black skirt on the distant horizon saw this, her eyes revealing an uncontrollable look of delight.

"Husband!"

In the distance, the golden finch that was constantly fanning its wings also showed a look of secret joy.

"Qi Yuan!"

Qi Yuan's figure appeared, standing shoulder to shoulder with Ning Tou.

The massive star was burning furiously.

It had no consciousness, but its sheer size represented resistance.

Such a colossal star was even larger than the Dharmic Body of an ordinary Yang Immortal.

Even a Minor Heaven Rank Yang Immortal, if struck by such a star, their Dharmic Body would likely dissipate.

At this moment, the Jindan Chapter of the Qiyuan Sutra was in full swing.

Under the control of Qiyuan and Ning Tou, the massive star continuously spun and transformed, eventually condensing into a Jindan.

The Dharmic Body also dissipated at this very moment.

Two delicate bodies collided into Qiyuan's embrace, their tender lips passionately seeking each other.

The flames burned, and the fire in their hearts intensified, even as their clothes were incinerated and not recreated.

Ning Tou and Jin Si Que's previous encounters with Qiyuan were mostly projections and clones.

It was only now that they truly met him in their original bodies.

However, when the desire of springtime entered Ning Tou's beautiful eyes, she pushed Qiyuan away.

"Husband... You must leave quickly!"

Jin Si Que looked at Qiyuan, her eyes also filled with reluctance.

"Hmph, the spacetime of this universe is based on you, husband.

A day in your spacetime is equivalent to a hundred years in heaven.

But with you appearing here, the spacetime is likely similar to the Canglan Realm.

The longer you stay, the more time you waste, and the fewer Jindan you can condense." Ning Tou spoke earnestly.

Perhaps due to the high temperature of the stellar Jindan, her overly fair and delicate skin blushed.

Qiyuan heard these words and felt a twinge of pain.

He understood that Ning Tou wanted to condense more stellar Jindan before facing Taihuang Palace, thus increasing their chances of success.

Ning Tou smiled and said with boundless charm, "I control time and the seasons, and what I lack the least is time to be with you, husband. Why must you make such a gesture?"

Jin Si Que nodded vigorously and smiled, her face blooming like a flower, "Haha, if I miss you, I can always go down and find you for fun."

Ning Tou leaned in and gently kissed Qiyuan's forehead.

"We are legally married, no matter what danger or difficulty we encounter, we should face it together! In the Liufeng Realm, you helped me. Now, it's my turn to help you.

Your enemies are my enemies!

How can I let you face a powerful enemy alone, while I enjoy myself carefree?"

"If I get hurt, you will feel pain. And if you get hurt, won't I feel the same?"

"I, Ning Tou, am not only the most beautiful girl in the world but also your wife, a family who relies on each other."

As Ning Tou spoke, she embraced Qiyuan.

"Mhm," Qiyuan nodded vigorously, his voice carrying a hint of emotion, "My luck is too good."

"Meeting each other, our luck is indeed extraordinary."

...

As Qiyuan departed from one end of the universe, he cast aside all emotions.

"Damn Taihuang Palace, you've gone too far!"

Qiyuan looked up at the ten suns in the sky.

Currently, Ning Tou had obtained the divine laws of the Buddha Land and was working day and night to create stellar Jindan.

Now, almost every one or two divine laws was equivalent to a stellar Jindan.

When Qiyuan last met Ning Tou, she had already accumulated many stellar Jindan, but she didn't project herself into this world, nor did she reflect upon the myriad realms.

Otherwise, it might alert Taihuang Palace and make things a bit awkward.

The ten suns were just right.

"I must go to the upper realm."

Qiyuan's mind raced with various thoughts.

There were several paths he could take to reach the upper realm.

The first was the void gap.

However, the position in the upper realm reached through this path was random.

The Nine Heavens were vast, and even a Yang Immortal might not be able to explore it all in their lifetime.

So, this path was not feasible.

The second path was through the teleportation array in the Canglan Realm.

In the old nest of the Great Tribulation, there was a teleportation array.

But this array directly led to Taihuang Palace, which was too dangerous.

Currently, Qiyuan, a weak Purple Mansion cultivator, was no match for the Yang Immortal of the Ultimate Principle Realm.

The third path, the teleportation array on the Moon-Gazing Continent, was also inaccessible at this moment.

When Qijian returned from fishing, he told Qiyuan that the teleportation array connecting the Moon-Gazing Continent to the Moon Goddess Palace was closed for unknown reasons.

Of course, Qiyuan didn't know that this had a lot to do with the Moon Goddess' injury some time ago.

The fourth path was to go to the Buddha Land.

But the fifth path was Qiyuan's top priority.

That was to travel to the lower realm through the Moon-Gazing Continent, fly to the Demon Abyss in the Fifth Heaven, and then ascend to the realm where the Mara Clan resided.

The Demon Abyss, located in the Sixth Heaven, was a special power on par with Taihuang Palace, with complex internal factions, some of which had disputes with the Moon Goddess Palace.

The Mara Clan had two fathers, one being the Demon Abyss and the other, Taihuang Palace.

However, the Demon Abyss was too arrogant and valued bloodlines, so even though the Mara Clan constantly fawned over them, the Demon Abyss largely ignored them due to bloodline differences.

This gradually pushed the Mara Clan towards Taihuang Palace, seeking a new father.

"First, let's visit the Mara Clan and take a look. Jinli is currently in the Demon Abyss, and some of their enemies are from the Mara Clan."

(End of Chapter)

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