Chapter 428: Transcending the Heaven and Earth Realm, Master of the Taicang Heaven and Earth?

Chapter 428: Transcending the Heaven and Earth Realm, Master of the Taicang Heaven and Earth?

Unlike his disciples' busy schedules, Li Xuan remained carefree and undisturbed. His disciples did not bother him with requests for assistance.

Li Xuan was pleased with their maturity and understanding, knowing that they should not trouble their master unnecessarily.

"The Qinghua Zong is not bad," he mused. "At least now there is a proper sect with its own lineage."

Regardless, with the establishment of the sect by Fang Hao, its growth would bring benefits to Li Xuan as well.

It was about time to introduce the Dahuang Martial Way within the Qinghua Zong, creating two distinct cultivation systems within the sect—the Dahuang and the Taicang Martial Ways.

Over time, the Taicang Martial Way would fade into history, leaving only the Dahuang practitioners within the Qinghua Zong.

As the Dahuang Martial Ancestor, Li Xuan's power and benefits would increase as more people cultivated the Dahuang Martial Way and grew stronger.

"The Inner Domain has become stronger...or rather, the Dahuang realm. Soon, there won't be any Taicang Martial Way cultivators left."

Through the feedback from the Dahuang Divine Image, Li Xuan could clearly sense the overall improvement of the Dahuang realm.

"The Spirit Domain is now sandwiched between Dahuang and Qinghua Zong. It's about time it becomes a part of Dahuang as well."

Li Xuan pondered for a moment.

However, these matters were not his concern. As the leader of the Qinghua Zong, Fang Hao would know what to do.

Moreover, these changes could not be achieved overnight; they would take time.

The Spirit Domain had a relatively high cultivation limit, and only those new to the martial path could cultivate the Dahuang Martial Way.

Starting from scratch and cultivating the Dahuang Martial Way step by step would always be somewhat different from transitioning midway.

Those who switched paths midway would inevitably have less solid foundations.

After all, geniuses were a minority, and for most, transitioning to a new martial path would result in a less stable foundation compared to those who had cultivated it from the beginning.

"This girl has finally started to work hard," Li Xuan remarked as he glanced at Su Lingxiu's location in the Great Yue Sky Cave, where she was refining pills.

"There are numerous sky caves in the Qinghua Realm, all of which have been transformed into Heavenly Divine Furnaces, and each furnace is occupied by a strong alchemist..."

"Tsk, tsk, it would be strange if the Qinghua Sect wasn't powerful."

Of course, it would be a long time before a true alchemy master emerged. It required time for cultivation and accumulation of knowledge.

However, with the aid of pills, the disciples of the Qinghua Zong would undoubtedly progress at an astonishing rate, far surpassing their peers from other sects.

As time passed, the Qinghua Zong would grow stronger and its foundations would become even more profound.

Even if the techniques of formation, weapon refinement, and alchemy were leaked, they would still be incomparable to the Qinghua Zong.

"There's only a little left of the Taicang Book to memorize. This Divine Realm is becoming more and more chaotic."

Li Xuan looked up at the four horizons, sighing inwardly.

"Heaven and Earth as One..."

He murmured to himself, his gaze turning to the sky as he fell into deep thought.

"Let's see how the Heavenly Shadow of Tian Sha Di Yin will bring about the unity of Heaven and Earth."

His attention returned to the Taicang Book, "I've already compiled the chapter on the Heaven and Earth Realm, but I wonder when Huyan will be able to comprehend the Martial Way of the Heaven and Earth Realm."

Upon reaching the Heaven and Earth Realm, one would gain insight into the origin and laws of the Taicang Heaven and Earth. Within this realm, even if an enemy were stronger, they would be unable to pose a threat.

Unless, of course, the opponent was powerful enough to destroy the Taicang Heaven and Earth in a short period of time.

Li Xuan doubted the existence of such a terrifyingly powerful being, and even the master of the Taicang Book might not be capable of such a feat.

After all, recording and comprehending the laws and origins of Heaven and Earth was vastly different from destroying the entire world.

Even if it were possible, it would not rely solely on strength but on a profound understanding of the world, using cunning to unravel the very fabric of existence.

"It won't be long now," Li Xuan said, his face filled with anticipation. "Once I've completely memorized the Taicang Book, I'll pay a visit to the Wu Kingdom's palace and find out just what kind of being that person is and their connection to the master of the Taicang Book."

Li Xuan's gaze shifted as he noticed Su Lingxiu's first attempt at pill refining in the Sky Cave. "It seems she's succeeded. With this, the Qinghua Zong won't have to worry about a shortage of pills. This batch alone must have produced tens of thousands of pills."

"Your disciple, Su Lingxiu, has used the Sky Cave as a pill furnace, and thus you have obtained the Heavenly Pill Furnace."

The Golden Book of the Great Dao opened, emitting a golden light, and a primitive, ancient-looking cauldron appeared in his spiritual platform.

The Heavenly Pill Furnace!

"What a treasure!" Li Xuan exclaimed with delight.

With the Heavenly Pill Furnace, one could refine pills using the very essence of Heaven and Earth.

"With the Strange Soldier Casket and the Extreme Soldier, and now the Heavenly Pill Furnace, my collection of treasures is growing. All I need now is a sword and a dagger."

Li Xuan pondered briefly. Acquiring a sword and a dagger might not be easy, but it didn't matter. With his understanding of sword and knife techniques, he didn't need specialized weapons.

"Only two more Dao principles left. These are the core of the entire Daoist canon. Once I commit these two principles to memory, the entire Taicang Heavenly Dao will be complete.

"I will also be able to understand the origin of the heavens and the earth."

Li Xuan turned his attention to the last two Dao principles in the Taicang Book, which were also the most volatile and challenging to remember.

Even with his current realm, staring at them for too long made him feel dizzy, indicating the profound and abstruse nature of the principles they embodied.

"Finally committed one of the Dao principles to memory. Only one left now," Li Xuan murmured, his entire being immersed in the process of memorizing the final two principles. He was so focused that he lost track of time.

After an indeterminate amount of time, he had finally memorized one of the last two principles, leaving only a single one remaining. Once he committed this last principle to memory, he would thoroughly understand the Taicang Heavenly Dao and its operation, as well as the origin of the heavens and the earth.

"Just one more step," Li Xuan said, filled with excitement.

At that moment, he already had a vague concept of the operation of the Heavenly Dao and an understanding of the origin of the heavens and the earth.

All he needed to do now was to memorize the last principle, and he would instantly be able to integrate all the principles, connecting them seamlessly.

"Your disciple Xu Yan has comprehended the enlightenment method of the Holy Sword Realm. You have broken through to the Holy Sword Realm."

The feedback from the Golden Book of the Great Dao suddenly appeared.

Xu Yan had comprehended the cultivation method of the Holy Sword Realm.

Li Xuan was thrilled, as his sword cultivation realm had once again advanced.

"The Holy Sword Realm," Li Xuan murmured, marveling at the wonder of this realm and the increase in his strength.

No sword cultivator could match his swordplay!

"What realm lies beyond the Holy Sword Realm?" Li Xuan wondered aloud.

"Sword Dao, Sword Dao... Beyond the Holy Sword is the touch of the Great Dao, which is the cultivation of the true Sword Dao?"

Li Xuan pondered for a moment before forming a rough idea.

"Now that the Holy Sword Realm has been comprehended, the Heaven and Earth Realm shouldn't be far off," Li Xuan thought with anticipation.

Just as he was about to continue immersing himself in the enlightenment of the Dao principles, the Golden Book of the Great Dao provided another feedback.

However, this time, the feedback did not come from Xu Yan but from Meng Chong.

"Your disciple Meng Chong has single-handedly swept through the True King Heaven Venerates' siege. Your martial experience has increased."

Li Xuan furrowed his brows. Meng Chong was under siege by True King Heaven Venerates?

Had he provoked some powerful force? Could it be that Tian Sha Di Yin had sent a large number of True King Heaven Venerates to ambush Meng Chong?

"Tian Sha Di Yin is seeking its own demise. They will serve as a stepping stone for my disciple," Li Xuan thought, shaking his head. Since Tian Sha Di Yin couldn't threaten his disciple, they would merely serve as a martial tempering experience for Meng Chong.

It was beneficial for his disciples to grow through adversity, and having an opposing force to practice against was quite advantageous.

In the following days, Li Xuan received more feedback: Fang Hao's deployment of grand formations, Su Lingxiu's pill refining, and Meng Chong's slaying of enemies.

"Your disciple Xu Yan has broken through to the God Image Realm perfection. Your strength has increased."

Xu Yan had broken through to the perfection of the God Image Realm and was not far from the Break Void Realm.

Not long after Xu Yan's breakthrough, the Golden Book of the Great Dao provided another feedback.

"Your disciple Xu Yan has comprehended the cultivation method of the Heaven and Earth Realm. You have broken through to the Heaven and Earth Realm!"

Li Xuan was thrilled beyond measure.

Heaven and Earth Realm!

Boom!

In that instant, his strength soared, and his entire being underwent a transformation.

Breaking through to the Heaven and Earth Realm was a massive leap.

"So, this is the Heaven and Earth Realm!"

After the breakthrough, Li Xuan was filled with excitement.

His body underwent tremendous changes; his dantian and meridians seemed to have transformed into the heavens and the earth, and the divine abilities he manifested operated within the heavens and the earth within his body.

Even his spiritual platform had transformed, resembling a vast and boundless sky.

"Becoming one with the heavens and the earth..."

Li Xuan contemplated the wonders of his breakthrough, marveling at the power and mystery of the Heaven and Earth Realm.

"My martial path now has a clear direction," he whispered.

With the breakthrough to the Heaven and Earth Realm, the path ahead seemed to open up.

The way forward to future realms became clearer.

"With my current strength in the Heaven and Earth Realm, although I haven't transcended the heavens and the earth, I'm not far from it. In this heaven and earth, am I invincible?"

Li Xuan assessed his newfound power.

The Heaven and Earth Realm was a significant leap, and with his imminent mastery of the Taicang Heavenly Dao, who could pose a threat to him within this heaven and earth?

"However, without transcending the heavens and the earth, I will ultimately fall short of invincibility and surpassing the master of the Taicang Book," Li Xuan thought, aware that only by transcending the heavens and the earth could he achieve true invincibility.

"The path of martial arts is endless; I must not become arrogant. There may be even stronger individuals ahead on this path!"

Li Xuan silently admonished himself.

Just because he had broken through to the Heaven and Earth Realm, he must not let it get to his head, and he had to remain level-headed.

He looked up at the sky, and with his newfound strength as a Heaven and Earth Realm cultivator, he could discern even more under the gaze of the Heavenly Eye.

"This is interesting."

His eyes fixed on a certain spot in the sky, "Is this Tian Sha Di Yin's scheme? Is this the unity of heaven and earth?"

Seeing a certain phenomenon in the sky, Li Xuan fell into deep thought.

"Some people are quietly observing Tian Sha Di Yin's actions but choose not to stop them. Do they also want to see if heaven and earth can truly become one?

"Or, do they intend to take advantage of the situation and seize benefits after the unity of heaven and earth?"

Li Xuan smiled, "Let the drama unfold. With my current strength, I finally have the confidence to face whatever comes my way within the Taicang Heaven and Earth."

He looked towards the Great Yue Sky Cave, his gaze piercing through the cave, beyond the heavens and into the unknown.

There, he saw a hazy land, and upon it, a faint blood-red lake appeared, as if formed from the convergence of blood.

Along the edges of the lake, he could make out the silhouettes of mountains.

From one corner of the lake, a trail of bloody light extended, connecting to the sky cave, serving as a passage for the warriors of the Underworld to enter.

"This is intriguing!"

At that moment, Li Xuan saw more than ever before, and his mind began to form certain speculations.

"What exactly happened in the Taicang Heaven and Earth in the past? It's about time I paid a visit to the Wu Kingdom's palace."

Li Xuan suddenly developed an interest in the past events that had transpired in the Taicang Heaven and Earth.

"However, before that, I must thoroughly comprehend the Taicang Book."

He lowered his head to look at the Taicang Book, and with his breakthrough in realm, the last section of the general outline seemed much simpler now.

Time flew by, and soon, the contours of the Taicang Heaven and Earth, the laws of its operation, and the fundamental principles of its existence emerged one by one.

It was as if the entire Taicang Heaven and Earth had been imprinted in his mind.

He had completely memorized the general outline of the Taicang Book and had gained a profound understanding of it. With the enlightenment of this last fundamental principle, the laws and origins of the Taicang Heaven and Earth were laid bare before him.

Realization dawned on Li Xuan, and at that moment, his body underwent some changes. This was a natural occurrence as he elevated his martial arts principles after comprehending the Taicang Heaven and Earth.

This was the first time he had proactively enhanced his martial arts without relying on feedback from the Golden Book of the Great Dao.

The heavens and the earth within him became more perfect.

At that moment, the Golden Book of the Great Dao on his spiritual platform emanated a radiant glow.

On his spiritual platform, Li Xuan held the Golden Book of the Great Dao in one hand and withdrew a pen from the book with the other.

This pen was enigmatic and profound, as if it encompassed the ultimate truths and infinite paths of the heavens and the earth.

Holding the pen in one hand and the book in the other, Li Xuan smiled.

"With this book and this pen, I shall depict my martial path!"

Li Xuan muttered to himself.

With his improved realm, his control over the Golden Book of the Great Dao had also enhanced.

"The Taicang Heaven and Earth has quite a few loopholes."

Li Xuan sighed.

The Sky Cave was a hole in the heavens and the earth, but that was not all.

At that moment, as he comprehended the Taicang Heaven and Earth, Li Xuan realized that this world had some issues, and these issues seemed to be man-made.

Or perhaps they were remnants of a great battle in the past.

However, the Taicang Heaven and Earth was incredibly resilient, slowly healing itself, and some of its problems had been artificially mended.

"Did the Taicang Heaven and Earth once have a master?"

Li Xuan wondered, his heart trembling at the thought.

He couldn't help but speculate that the Taicang Heaven and Earth had a master in the past after comprehending its fundamental principles.

Of course, it was masterless now.

Li Xuan looked at the Taicang Book in his hand, his mind filled with speculations.

"Was this left behind by the previous master of the Taicang Heaven and Earth? Whoever obtains this book, comprehends the principles and origins of the Taicang Heaven and Earth, will they become the new master?"

With a profound understanding of the principles and origins of the Taicang Heaven and Earth, one would inevitably gain the ability to control it as their cultivation improved.

"With my current strength, I can indeed manipulate the principles of the Taicang Heaven and Earth, and in a sense, I can become the master of the Taicang Heaven and Earth.

"Becoming the master of the Taicang Heaven and Earth entails shouldering certain responsibilities and facing certain challenges.

"But the biggest problem is that I didn't cultivate the Taicang martial path. So..."

Li Xuan laughed it off.

(End of Chapter)

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