Chapter 444: Yin Shen is so weak? Must be a Pseudo God!

Chapter 444: Yin Shen is so weak? Must be a Pseudo God!

The sky was draped in a veil of green mist, creating an ethereal atmosphere as if in a dream. Occasionally, a flash of light would dart across the landscape.

Within the void, numerous powerful auras lurked, hidden from plain sight.

Qi Yuan gazed up at the celestial dome, his brows furrowed in contemplation. "More and more powerful beings are gathering."

He sensed the arrival of a majestic presence.

In recent days, numerous powerful beings had descended upon the Principle Heaven Realm, and Qi Yuan kept a low profile.

These powerful beings were far beyond his capabilities as an opponent.

Provoking them would likely result in a dire outcome.

"I wonder if the one from Taohuang Palace has arrived." Qi Yuan mused to himself.

At that moment, a loud and carefree voice reached his ears.

"Are you really going to attend that Yin Shen Discussion Conference?" Niu Jiao Sister approached, her purple robe exuding a celestial aura, yet it somehow made her seem like a country bumpkin.

"Yes," Qi Yuan nodded.

Today marked the commencement of the Yin Shen Discussion Conference.

"You must be joking. Do you have the leisure to lecture them?" Niu Jiao Sister's expression was filled with amusement.

"I'm here to listen and learn," Qi Yuan replied earnestly.

Participants in the Yin Shen Discussion Conference were categorized into lecturers and listeners.

Listeners, naturally, were at the Purple Mansion stage and sat at the back, attentively listening to the Yin Shen lectures.

Lecturers were often invited by the Principle Debate Conference and were talented Yin Shen experts who would share their insights.

Even a Celestial Prodigy like Niu Jiao Sister had received an invitation to the Principle Debate Conference but had declined.

After all, she was going to attend the Yang Shen Discussion Conference instead.

As a Celestial Prodigy, she would only participate in events for Yang Shen, not those for Yin Shen.

"You..." Niu Jiao Sister couldn't help but remind him again, "The Yin Shen and Yang Shen conferences are held simultaneously. If you go to listen, you might miss out."

After all, such grand events were rare, occurring only once in ten thousand years.

Qi Yuan shrugged nonchalantly.

Once he comprehended the path of Yin Shen, he could switch to a Mo Zhi Heavenly Lord's identity and go to the Principle Wall to gain enlightenment.

He would seek enlightenment in his own Principle.

But before that, he needed to understand the direction of his Yin Shen path.

This might sound contradictory, but Qi Yuan found it reasonable.

After all, there was no law stating that one couldn't seek Principle enlightenment without first comprehending the Yin Shen path.

"Don't worry, with your high talent, you can afford to have some fun." Niu Jiao Sister said, swaying her hips as she left.

Qi Yuan quickly gathered his belongings and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing from sight.

When he reappeared, he found himself in front of a towering pavilion.

"You must be... Wanguo?"

A warm voice greeted him.

"I am Lin Daihu!"

Two men and a woman approached Qi Yuan, led by a fair-skinned scholar with a smile on his face.

To participate in the Yin Shen Discussion Conference, one had to register and join a group.

Qi Yuan signed up using the name Wanguo and was promptly added to a group by Lin Daihu.

Lin Daihu was a friendly person who had formed a small group of Purple Mansion cultivators to attend the conference together.

By participating as a group, they could support each other and engage in discussions.

"This is Feng Can, and this is Yu Jiao," Lin Daihu introduced the others, his friendly demeanor evident.

Qi Yuan gave them a cursory glance; they were ordinary Purple Mansion cultivators.

Their cultivation, appearance, and background seemed unremarkable.

Qi Yuan preferred his freedom and didn't want to deal with someone with a peculiar appearance at this time.

If it weren't for Lin Daihu's enthusiasm and Qi Yuan's social anxiety, he would have declined the invitation.

"Lin, you're the most familiar with the Yin Shen Discussion Conference. Who do you think is the most unique and interesting lecturer?" Qi Yuan asked Lin Daihu.

Lin Daihu had done extensive research on this conference.

Qi Yuan, on the other hand, was rather lazy and had done little preparation.

"The most unique lectures are in the Yellow Region, but..." Lin Daihu paused, offering a word of caution, "...the lectures there are often too abstract and unconventional for ordinary people to comprehend."

"Usually, only those who struggle to reach the Yin Shen stage go to the Yellow Region. Why would Wanguo go there? Are you seeking knowledge for your friends and family?" Yu Jiao asked curiously.

Typically, those who could attend the Principle Heaven Realm's Yin Shen Discussion Conference had a certain level of background and were confident in their ability to enter the Yin Shen stage.

Yu Jiao inferred that Qi Yuan was seeking knowledge for his friends.

She further speculated that Qi Yuan likely had a humble background but exceptional talent, allowing him to join a major sect.

However, his family was holding him back.

"No, it's for myself," Qi Yuan replied earnestly, his expression grave. "Cultivation is too challenging, and every step is like walking on thin ice. There are too many dangers along the way."

"Wanguo speaks the truth. Those with average talent and background like us have to strive against heaven and earth with each step. There's no room for error."

"Lin Daihu couldn't help but sigh.

It was for this reason that he enjoyed making friends everywhere.

He was even willing to share some of his resources.

"That's right, it's too difficult. If I didn't have good luck and intelligence, I'd probably be dead by now.

If I had to walk the path of Immortal Cultivation in your place, I'd probably be finished too," Qi Yuan shrugged.

The three others nearby heard this and were momentarily stunned. Yu Jiao pouted but remained silent.

Lin Daihu, on the other hand, smiled and said, "It seems like your path of Immortal Cultivation is indeed filled with countless dangers."

"I'm heading to the Yellow Zone. Where are you going?" Qi Yuan asked.

"Why don't we go together? The Yin Shen Discussion Conference will last for a long time. It's not a bad idea to listen to some unique and brilliant ideas first. Maybe we'll gain something from it too," Lin Daihu suggested.

The other two nodded, not refusing.

"Okay."

The group of four headed towards the Yellow Zone of the Yin Shen Discussion Conference.

The Supreme Enlightenment Realm was a vast world.

The land where the Yin Shen Discussion Conference was held was located in a small world.

As soon as Qi Yuan entered, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Now, it's true that Purple Mansion is no better than a dog."

As far as the eye could see, there were countless Purple Mansions, and the place was bustling with people.

Feng Can smiled lightly, "Here... dogs are a rare commodity."

Lin Daihu, having done his homework, led the group to the Yellow Zone in a short time and even obtained a Immortal Ship.

The four of them sat on the Immortal Ship, gazing at the distant majestic peaks in the distance.

There was still some time before the Yin Shen Discussion Conference began, so they chatted casually.

Qi Yuan's attention was focused on the game talisman.

So far, the game talisman had loaded two-thirds of its content.

As soon as Qi Yuan immersed his consciousness into the game talisman, he heard the voiceless voice.

"You're not eavesdropping on me, are you? You start talking as soon as I appear?"

"I don't have time to chat with you now, and I don't want to tell you the sequel to Journey to the West. I need to participate in the Yin Shen Discussion Conference.

Sigh, the Yin Shen realm is so difficult."

Qi Yuan sighed.

For some reason, Qi Yuan found that communicating with the voiceless voice seemed to accelerate the speed of starting the new game.

So, he often chatted with the voiceless voice when he had nothing better to do.

However, he was socially anxious, and daily conversations were challenging for him.

After all, he would ask the same questions every time, "Have you eaten yet?" or "What are you doing?" The other party seemed to have no response, probably because they were blind and unable to eat.

So, Qi Yuan would tell stories to pass the time.

The owner of the voiceless voice seemed to enjoy this.

"Let me tell you a story."

"Sun Wukong faced the Buddha of No Heaven and was about to transform, ready to slaughter the Buddha.

Suddenly, a golden light flashed, and the gourd-shaped Little Golden Kong appeared. He shouted to Sun Wukong, 'Father, the Buddha of No Heaven is your grandfather!'

Sun Wukong was stunned, feeling the world spin..."

When telling stories, one must always be creative.

And to avoid plagiarism, he had to make some changes.

If he didn't make any changes, how could he show off his skills?

After all, in the story of the Gourd Brothers, the identity of the grandfather was unknown.

Wouldn't it be too much to make him the Buddha of No Heaven?

Qi Yuan rambled on.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Daihu spoke from the side.

"The discussion has begun! The Venerables are about to speak!" Lin Daihu's voice carried over.

Qi Yuan's consciousness withdrew from the game talisman.

He sat on the Immortal Ship, gazing up at the sky.

Countless towering peaks filled the sky, standing tall and dense.

Each peak had several Yin Shen, their Immortal Energy swirling around them, their Immortal Robes fluttering.

"The path of Yin Shen lies in the divine.

In the version of the book, there is no mistake!

The Purple Mansion is mundane, but the Yin Shen is divine.

To enter the Yin Shen realm, one must transform their Immortal Energy..."

Numerous Yin Shen began to speak, sharing their understanding of the Yin Shen path.

As the Venerables spoke, their voices resonated, shaking the principles between heaven and earth.

Lin Daihu's expression was invigorated, "As expected of the Yin Shen Discussion Conference. Just listening to a few words, and I feel enlightened."

These Yin Shen were simultaneously speaking, and if they wanted to listen to a specific one, they could use the Immortal Ship's function to direct that person's voice into their ears.

Qi Yuan, with his eyes closed, carefully absorbed the teachings of these Venerables.

For Qi Yuan, his path was different from the traditional Immortal Cultivation journey.

He was well aware of this.

His path to Yin Shen was distinct from theirs.

He had to forge his own way.

But before that, he needed to understand their paths better.

About half an hour passed.

Qi Yuan felt a bit disappointed.

The paths these Venerables spoke of were similar to what he already knew.

"These Venerables are quite ordinary," Qi Yuan sighed.

Yu Jiao, sitting beside him, was surprised, "You're quite bold."

Feng Can also glanced at Qi Yuan, thinking he was a bit arrogant.

In the world of cultivation, the strongest of the mighty were not the only ones who could speak here. Even those from the major powers were considered the cream of the crop.

Lin Daihu, upon hearing this, quickly spoke up, "As cultivators, we must not be arrogant or belittle others."

Qi Yuan seemed to not understand their meaning and instead asked, "In your opinion, what is the greatest difference between the Purple Mansion and Yin Shen cultivators?"

Lin Daihu paused, and without thinking, replied, "Converting the spiritual energy within the body into Immortal Spirit Energy?"

The terrifying power of Immortal Spirit Energy could annihilate an entire country with a single strike.

Even the most profound innate divine abilities of Purple Mansion cultivators couldn't compare to Immortal Spirit Energy; they were not on the same level.

"But... why is it that the gods in my memory are all-powerful, yet these Yin Shen cultivators seem like I could swat them away with a single palm?"

Qi Yuan pondered deeply.

In his view, the gap between gods and humans was immense.

Gods were almost synonymous with omnipotence.

Even the ability to create worlds was a divine trait.

If one couldn't create living beings, could they truly be called a god?

Indeed, the Yin Shen cultivators of the Sixth Heaven were formidable.

But compared to Qi Yuan's imagination of gods, the difference was vast.

"Ahem, fellow cultivator, let's not speak of such things." Lin Daihu quickly interjected, not wanting to delve into this topic.

After all, if any senior cultivator overheard, it would be awkward.

Qi Yuan continued to immerse himself in this world, his mind racing with countless thoughts.

"These Yin Shen cultivators, even I, a Purple Mansion cultivator, might not be able to defeat them."

"This is a problem!"

"This means, they are not true gods, but pseudo-gods."

"If gods can be killed by transcendent beings, can they still be called gods?"

In Qi Yuan's understanding, gods were not just omnipotent and omniscient, but at the very least, they should possess vast divine abilities.

The fact that Purple Mansion cultivators could potentially slay gods was a huge blow to their prestige.

"So, to become a god... at the very least, I need to master a divine role... and create a world?"

Qi Yuan's thoughts were in disarray.

The existence of the Star Arch seemed to be linked to her thoughts.

A single thought could create a world; this was the essence of a god.

"So, my path to Yin Shen must follow this standard."

Qi Yuan pondered deeply, seriously considering this.

It had been a long time since he last exercised his mind!

This time, he couldn't stop once he started.

He also began to continue altering the "Qi Yuan Scripture" using divine techniques.

After an unknown duration, Qi Yuan's eyes widened slightly, a glint of insight flashing in his eyes.

"As expected, staying in a place rich with cultural atmosphere, the mind works faster."

Regarding the path to Yin Shen, he had a vague idea, a glimmer of understanding forming.

Lin Daihu turned to Qi Yuan, "Fellow cultivator, have you gained some insight? Do you want to go to the Heaven Rank region to continue your cultivation?"

Feng Chan and Yu Jiao also looked towards Qi Yuan.

The Yin Shen Discussion Conference would last for a long time, and in the Heaven Rank region, they had also reaped many benefits.

"No, I've gained enough insights here." Qi Yuan shook his head.

Feng Chan, upon hearing this, couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that fellow cultivator has already enlightened?"

Of course, his words carried a hint of skepticism.

After all, from the beginning until now, Qi Yuan's words had been somewhat eccentric.

Having cultivated for so many years, he still couldn't control his temperament, often acting high and mighty, which made Feng Chan feel a bit uncomfortable, or perhaps even looked down upon.

"No, I'm in a hurry to attend the Principle Assembly. This Yin Shen Discussion Conference will have to do." Qi Yuan spoke lazily.

"The Principle Assembly?" Lin Daihu was taken aback, his eyes widening.

The Principle Assembly was an event only accessible to Yang Shen cultivators.

Even the top prodigies from major powers were only eligible to attend.

Could it be... that Wan Dao was hiding his identity and was one of those top prodigies?

"Goodbye, everyone." Qi Yuan didn't bother to respond and directly left, his figure disappearing in that instant.

The guards of the Yin Shen Discussion Conference didn't dare stop Qi Yuan as he left.

Yu Jiao's expression was complex, her heart inexplicably feeling a sense of loss.

"Could it be true?"

Feng Chan paused, "Fellow Daoist Wan Dao's words are always eccentric, but anything is possible."

He spoke as if trying to convince himself.

Only Lin Daihu's face showed a happy smile, "If it's true, that would be great."

This was all about connections!

(End of Chapter)

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