Chapter 435: The Final Step! Collecting the Fragments of the Pagoda

Chapter 435: The Final Step! Collecting the Fragments of the Pagoda

Buzz!

Primordial Yellow Light!

Immortal Slaying Sword Aura!

Auspicious Light!

In this instant, the Treasures of the Three Pure Ones seemed to respond, erupting with a power never seen before.

The crimson thread of cause and effect, emanating a dangerous aura, was completely submerged in the blink of an eye.

Then,

Boom!

A dull sound reverberated, and the thread of cause and effect snapped, instantly vanishing between heaven and earth.

After completing this step, Qin Zheng did not hesitate for a moment. He raised his hand and pointed at his own glabella.

The Imperial Presence could not be contemplated, as it might very likely trigger a life-threatening crisis once again.

Therefore, under Qin Zheng's finger, the various visions he had just witnessed were immediately sealed deep within his memory.

At this moment, his trembling heart gradually calmed down, and the overwhelming dangerous aura that had rushed towards him also dissipated.

Huff!

Qin Zheng exhaled softly, and a momentary bewilderment flashed through his eyes, but he quickly regained clarity.

Although the memories related to the Imperial Presence were sealed, the memories of the entire process remained. He still understood what he had experienced.

Reaching out, he stored the Jade Ruyi and the Immortal Slaying Sword into the Dao Palace. The fragments of the Heaven Earth Yellow Crystal Pagoda continued to hover above his head, shedding strands of golden light.

Qin Zheng sensed his current state, with the seven Divine Treasuries fully cultivated. His physical body and soul had transformed to a new height.

Despite the crisis he had just faced, which almost caused his mind to be obliterated, it made the seven Divine Treasuries even more vibrant and complete.

Moreover, during the life-and-death situation, he also became aware of the existence of the Primordial Dao Divine Treasury within his body.

It was just a pity that his current state was insufficient to support him in pinpointing the location of the Primordial Dao Divine Treasury.

However, with this first discovery, the chances of perceiving the Primordial Dao Divine Treasury in the future would also increase significantly.

This time, it could be considered a blessing in disguise.

Qin Zheng's thoughts surged.

After a few breaths,

He directed a strand of his consciousness into his sea of consciousness, gazing at the Virtue Scroll occupying the center.

[Qin Zheng]



[Dao Technique: Primordial Golden Seal (Incomplete), Dao Scripture: Purification Chapter]



[Divine Ability: Four-Colored Divine Light]



[Divine Artifacts: Path of Dao Tree (Young), Three Treasure Jade Will (Damaged), Immortal Slaying Sword, Heaven Earth Yellow Crystal Pagoda (Damaged)]



[Innate Merit: Fifty-eight Million, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Five Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy-Two Strands]



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The battle in the Northern Domain of the Immortal Dynasty had brought Qin Zheng's accumulation of merit to its peak.

Even after refining hundreds of Transcendent Demonic Pills, he still possessed nearly sixty million strands of innate merit.

However, these hundreds of Demon Pills, and the Immortal Techniques they produced, were of little help to him now.

Therefore, Qin Zheng found himself unable to utilize this remaining innate merit for a while.

This was almost the first time since he obtained the Virtue Scroll.

Qin Zheng shook his head lightly.

As his cultivation realm rose higher, the number of Immortal Techniques he could rely on decreased accordingly.

Now, on his path of cultivation, two towering obstacles stood before him: the Primordial Dao Divine Treasury and the Great Dharmaraja Divine Treasury.

Based on the current situation, these two Divine Treasuries could not be unlocked through Immortal Techniques or any other means.

Everything depended on himself.

Qin Zheng retracted his consciousness and then stored the remaining Demon Pills in his storage bag.

He had already examined these Demon Pills and found that none of them contained Immortal Techniques that could help him unlock the Primordial Dao Divine Treasury.

Furthermore, there were no items that could enhance his strength, so there was no immediate need to refine them.

Qin Zheng slowly extended his hand, and with a gentle thought, the fragments of the pagoda slowly descended into his palm.

A contemplative look appeared in his eyes.

His strength had already reached the pinnacle, and the innate merit on the Virtue Scroll had accumulated to a certain extent.

To make further progress, apart from prolonged cultivation, he would have to venture into the Sea of Rules as mentioned by Pei Qinhu.

He needed to see if the wondrous objects nurtured within that Sea of Rules could help him unlock the remaining Divine Treasuries or even allow him to comprehend the Great Dao in advance.

In other words, he needed to go to the Sea of Rules, but he could only do so after the other disciples of the Jade Void Palace returned and took him there.

If that were the case, the sole remaining purpose of his journey across the multiverse to this vast continent would be to collect the fragments of the Heaven Earth Yellow Crystal Pagoda.

The Innate Merit Technique could not locate the heavens, and his arrival on this vast continent was even due to the aura of the pagoda fragments. What puzzled Qin Zheng was that the strong cultivators of this world seemed unaware of the existence of the pagoda fragments, as if they didn't know they existed.

This was unlike the attitude Pei Qinhu had shown towards the Treasures of the Three Pure Ones, which were of utmost importance and were considered divine artifacts beyond the Dao Realm.

No one would let such a divine artifact be scattered across the world without trying to collect it.

In the vast continent, there existed the Jade Purity and Upper Purity lineages, but not the Great Purity lineage.

Qin Zheng had some speculations.

Divine Artifacts conceal themselves!

Even a fragment of such a rank could unleash immense power.

Only when Divine Artifacts conceal themselves can they escape the prying eyes of all powerhouses on the vast continent.

However, having refined one of the fragments, he had gained the artifact's recognition, and the tower fragments were no longer hidden from his sight.

Therefore, the next step was to calculate the scattered locations of the tower fragments and set out to collect them.

Once the complete tower was assembled, he would have an additional layer of protection.

With this, even when venturing into the Sea of Rules, he could ensure his safety.

As Qin Zheng thought this, he moved his mind, and immediately began to activate the Tortoise Shell Divination, deducing the locations of the tower fragments.

With the assistance of the Heaven's Providence Treasury at its peak, the Tortoise Shell Divination also reached its ultimate potential.

After a brief moment, information about the tower fragments' locations gradually appeared in Qin Zheng's mind.

The tower fragments were scattered across the vast continent, totaling one thousand seven hundred and sixty-five pieces.

Among them, one thousand five hundred fragments were within the Human Immortal Dynasty, while the remaining two hundred were scattered in the territories of the Demonic Court and the Holy Mountain Buddhism.

He decided to first retrieve the fragments within the Human Immortal Dynasty, and then deal with the Demonic Court and Holy Mountain later.

A plan formed in his mind.

Qin Zheng slowly stood up, and at the same time, he stored the tower fragments in the Dao Palace. Then, he took a step out of the tranquil chamber.

At this moment, Pei Qinhu seemed to have expected this and was already waiting outside the chamber, accompanied by the young Xu Dong Lei.

"Congratulations, fellow cultivator, on your cultivation reaching a new level. The path to mastering the Great Dao is now within reach!" Pei Qinhu said with a smile, extending his hands and bowing in salute.

Xu Dong Lei did the same.

Qin Zheng responded with a salute.

After this exchange, Pei Qinhu didn't waste any time and spoke directly, "Fellow cultivator, are you planning to leave the Jade Void Palace?"

Qin Zheng nodded and said, "After arriving on the vast continent, I clashed with the Demon Race, and I haven't yet experienced the customs of this world."

"Now that my cultivation has hit a bottleneck, there's no further progress to be made in the short term. It's better to go out and explore for a while."

Pei Qinhu nodded in agreement, saying, "Your words are very true. Cultivation is not about staying confined to a room."

"Only by immersing oneself in the vastness of nature can one comprehend the greatness of heaven and earth and the wonders of nature, thus gaining a clearer understanding of the Great Dao."

"In that case, I'll have Dong Lei accompany you, so that if you encounter unfamiliar places, there will be someone to help."

Qin Zheng didn't hesitate at all and gently shook his head. Then, with a smile, he said, "That won't be necessary."

Then, before Pei Qinhu could say more, Qin Zheng spoke again, "I won't decline the task you've entrusted to me."

"I'll wait for your junior brother's return, and then I'll set out for the Sea of Rules to visit that treasure ground."

"Since we're of the Jade Void lineage, Daoxingsky Venerable is also my teacher, and it's only right that I offer my help."

Pei Qinhu nodded slightly and said, "That's good too."

However, after pondering for a few breaths, he spoke with a slightly more serious tone, "The Demonic Court is powerful, and when you venture into the vast continent, you must be extra cautious."

"The fact that they were driven away by us doesn't mean this matter is completely resolved."

"If they realize you're alone, they might take the risk of attacking you."

Hearing this, Qin Zheng nodded slightly, and his eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

It seemed that the matter hadn't been truly resolved that day, and the Demonic Court wasn't entirely afraid of the Jade Void Palace and the Azure Touring Palace.

"Of course!"

"We'll also keep a close eye on the Demonic Court, and if they make any moves, we'll immediately take action to stop them."

"With your current strength, unless a Chaos Origin powerhouse intervenes, no one can harm you at the first opportunity."

Pei Qinhu spoke again.

Qin Zheng waved his hand and said, "Fellow cultivator, there's no need."

Pei Qinhu smiled lightly, not continuing the conversation, as if he had already made up his mind.

Qin Zheng bowed in salute once more.

At this moment, Xu Dong Lei also spoke up, "The Human Immortal Dynasty is protected by the Holy Mountain Buddhism, and the kingdom is filled with temples and monks."

"If you're traveling through the Immortal Dynasty, try to avoid dealing with those monks."

"These monks are filled with incense votive power, and with the Holy Mountain's influence, getting entangled with them will be troublesome."

Qin Zheng also nodded and said, "I understand."

Then, he took a step out, instantly stepping into the void and leaving the Jade Void Dao Ground.

As they watched him leave, Pei Qinhu's expression became slightly complex, while Xu Dong Lei's face carried a hint of seriousness.

"Although Qin Zheng is of the Jade Void lineage, he stands with the human race," Xu Dong Lei said slowly. "His departure will likely stir up another wave of trouble."

Pei Qinhu shook his head, and his expression turned solemn. He calmly said, "The plan to awaken Master cannot be changed."

"Whether it's the Demonic Court or the Holy Mountain, if anyone dares to cause trouble, you don't need to think twice. Just use your dustbrush to strike them down!"

"We must make them understand the might of my Jade Void Palace!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Dong Lei's eyes flashed with a chilling light, and he lightly nodded.

The Central Immortal Kingdom's fifty states.

Ping Wu State, An Yang City.

The Cui Clan was the most prominent family in An Yang City, with countless descendants and numerous powerhouses among them.

There were countless Immortal Realm cultivators, and even hundreds or thousands of Tai Yi cultivators. The only City-Guarding Great Transcendent in An Yang City also came from the Cui Clan.

As a result, the Cui Clan held immense influence in An Yang City, almost to the point of monopolizing power.

Only the An Ming Temple, with its own Great Transcendent, could rival their power.

This led to the Cui Clan's descendants becoming arrogant and domineering in An Yang City, acting as if they were invincible.

And it was on this day.

In An Yang City.

In the wall of an ordinary house, streaks of golden light suddenly emerged.

Coincidentally, a Cui Clan disciple passed by, and without hesitation, he struck out with a palm, reducing the house to rubble.

The residents of the house didn't have time to escape and became victims of this attack, turning into vengeful spirits.

Under the wall, the source of the golden light was merely an ordinary, unremarkable fragment.

The Cui Clan disciple carefully examined it several times before deciding to bring it back to the clan.

Just as he was about to leave, a figure suddenly emerged from the void and took the fragment from the disciple's hand.

The arrogant Cui Clan disciple instantly exploded into a cloud of blood mist.

This scene shocked the surrounding commoners, who trembled and turned pale.

The death of a Cui Clan member in this area meant that those who witnessed it would also face retribution from the clan.

However, the human powerhouse who had stepped out of the void showed no signs of panic.

Wearing a golden patterned dark robe, he slowly moved with the wind, and as he examined the fragment, a faint smile appeared on his face.

"How dare you!"

"To kill a member of my Cui Clan!"

A nearby Cui Clan powerhouse shouted, and a sword light flashed towards him. He didn't hesitate to strike with deadly force.

The sword light covered a vast area, clearly encompassing the commoners within a hundred li.

But just as the attacker was about to reach the golden patterned dark robe, the fierce sword light suddenly shattered.

The Cui Clan powerhouse who made the move was a Tai Yi rank cultivator. Seeing this, an ominous thought arose in his mind.

Ripples appeared in the void.

The human Great Transcendent who guarded An Yang City, the most powerful existence of the Cui Clan, appeared in this realm.

"Who are you?"

"Why have you come to my An Yang City to kill my people?"

The Cui Clan's Great Transcendent asked solemnly.

As the opponent approached, Qin Zheng put away the tower fragment he had just obtained, and raised his head to look at the Cui Clan's Great Transcendent.

Without saying a word, he took a step forward and, in an instant, when the other party didn't react, he struck the opponent's face with a palm.

Boom! A muffled sound echoed.

The Cui Clan's Great Transcendent's head exploded instantly, and red and white substances splattered on the ground, also staining the face of the Cui Clan's Tai Yi cultivator.

For a moment, the entire area fell silent.

Great Transcendent beings were like high and mighty deities, yet today, they witnessed a Great Transcendent's head being blown up so easily!

In the next instant, the Cui Clan's Great Transcendent's neck quickly grew new flesh, and in a few breaths, a new head emerged.

Qin Zheng raised his hand, about to strike again.

But the Cui Clan's Great Transcendent hurriedly lowered his head and said respectfully, "Cui is shortsighted, please spare me, senior!"

He was a Great Dharmaraja Golden Number, but before this young man, he felt powerless, like a child.

The person before him was undoubtedly a top-tier Great Dharmaraja Golden Number cultivator! The Cui Clan's Great Transcendent was shocked, but he didn't have time to ponder why the youth had suddenly appeared in An Yang City.

All he wanted at this moment was to survive!

Indeed, the sense of life-threatening danger in his heart was not fake!

"Control your clan members. If they dare to disregard human lives again, your head won't recover next time."

A calm voice sounded in his ear.

As he raised his head to respond, the youth in the golden patterned dark robe had already disappeared.

His eyebrows furrowed slightly, and the authority of a Great Dharmaraja was about to rise. Just as he was about to speak,

A terrifying sword aura that could destroy heaven and earth suddenly appeared in his mind. His face turned pale, and he quickly shouted in agreement.

(End of Chapter)

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