Chapter 484: Surpassing the Nine Great Peaks
Chapter 484: Surpassing the Nine Great Peaks (End of Preview)
In the Qingyou Immortal City, there stood a renowned establishment known as the Zuimeng Lounge.
Famous throughout the city and even the entire Qingyou Immortal domain, the lounge offered a unique brew called the Zuimeng Immortal Brew, which could immerse Golden and Jade Immortals in wondrous dreams of their making.
This immersion was more than just a simple escape; it nurtured their spiritual will, and they could break free from it at any time.
Thus, every day, immortals from the Thirty-Three Immortal Domains would flock to the Zuimeng Lounge, eager to sample the legendary brew.
"The Martial Arts cultivation system is truly extraordinary," one immortal remarked. "By creating an inner realm, drawing essence from the outer realm, and using the physical body as a foundation, it is, in many ways, no less impressive than our Immortal cultivation system, perhaps even superior..."
"Indeed," another chimed in. "I have a child with innate divine strength and a robust physique, but their spiritual root is lacking. So, I directed them towards Martial Arts cultivation, and now they have reached the sixth stage."
"I wonder who this founder of the Martial Arts system is," a third immortal mused. "A true enigma."
"It's a shame I never got to meet this Martial Ancestor," an elderly immortal said with a hint of regret. "Over a thousand years ago, the Martial Ancestor gave public lectures, but I was in seclusion at the time and couldn't attend."
The Zuimeng Lounge buzzed with conversations as immortals from all corners of the immortal realm gathered to sample the famed brew and discuss the latest happenings in their realm.
And among all the topics, none generated more enthusiasm among the immortals than the Martial Arts cultivation system and the enigmatic Martial Ancestor who had suddenly appeared on the scene.
There was no need to elaborate on the Martial Arts cultivation system; after its widespread dissemination, it had earned the endorsement of numerous Jade Immortals, who deemed it no less effective than the Immortal cultivation system.
In fact, this assessment might even underestimate the Martial Arts system, as the Jade Immortals offering their opinions were themselves powerful practitioners of the Immortal cultivation path, naturally biased towards their chosen path.
As for the Martial Ancestor, over a millennium of propagation had solidified their status as the third Ancestor-level figure in the Immortal realm, alongside the Ancestor of Immortal Arts and the Ancestor of Demons.
By introducing the Martial Arts cultivation system and single-handedly ending the war between immortals and demons, the Martial Ancestor had left the disciples of the Immortal Ancestor speechless.
Although the Martial Ancestor had not made a public appearance since the war over a millennium ago, the reactions of the Immortal Ancestor's disciples spoke volumes about their respect for this new power.
"It is said that in the Xuantian Immortal Domain, a Martial Arts master established a city called Kaiyuan Wu City," an immortal shared. "It has become a gathering place for many Martial Arts cultivators, and the disciples of the Martial Ancestor reside there permanently."
"I've heard of it," another immortal nodded. "When Kaiyuan Wu City was first established, heavenly phenomena occurred, and several direct disciples of the Immortal Ancestor went to offer their congratulations."
"I wonder where the Martial Ancestor is now," a third immortal mused, a hint of curiosity in their voice.
The immortals present couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Many of the older immortals, who had lived for billions of years, had witnessed countless exceptional talents.
But the Martial Ancestor was a true anomaly—remaining hidden until the time came to reveal themselves as an Ancestor, a feat that surpassed the imagination of all present.
An Ancestor.
Since the inception of the Immortal Realm, there had only been two Ancestors, including the one from the Demon Abyss. Many immortals believed that a third Ancestor-level figure would never emerge.
In the premium palace of the Zuimeng Lounge, a space reserved for only the most esteemed guests—top-tier Jade Immortals—Lin Yuan sat quietly. The conversations of the numerous immortals within the lounge couldn't escape his notice.
Over the past millennium, Lin Yuan's true self, his two primordial spirits, had been diligently cultivating and gaining insights. Additionally, he would occasionally send an incarnation to wander the immortal realm.
The Lin Yuan presently occupying the premium palace of the Zuimeng Lounge was one such incarnation, drawn to the establishment by the allure of the famed brew.
"The Martial Arts evolution path is developing nicely," Lin Yuan thought to himself as he sat cross-legged.
This was evident from the discussions taking place within the Zuimeng Lounge.
In the millennium since its inception, the Martial Arts evolution path had produced few true powerhouses, with Lin Yuan himself being the most exceptional, followed by Li Qing.
However, the number of cultivators following this path and its spread across the Thirty-Three Immortal Domains were almost unparalleled.
Lin Yuan was content with this progress, knowing that given enough time—hundreds of thousands or even millions of years—the Martial Arts evolution path, with its growing foundation, would inevitably match the Immortal cultivation system, giving rise to Martial Arts masters of the eleventh stage.
Lin Yuan closed his eyes, and his vision transformed into a vast darkness filled with countless flickering stars. Each of these stars represented a Martial Arts cultivator.
The stars stretched beyond the Immortal Realm, indicating the far-reaching influence of the Martial Arts evolution path.
Lin Yuan was propagating the Martial Arts path not only in the Immortal Realm but also in its subordinate worlds, such as the Spirit Realm and its 3,333 worlds.
Although the Spirit Realm paled in comparison to the Immortal Realm, and even the combined size of its 3,333 subordinate worlds was dwarfed by a single Immortal Domain, Lin Yuan left no stone unturned in his quest to bolster his ultimate ascension.
Given enough time, he even intended to introduce the Martial Arts path to the Central Divine Land, a subordinate world of the Spirit Realm, and one of a million such worlds.
The same was true for the other 3,332 subordinate worlds of the Immortal Realm.
"The number of beings cultivating the Martial Arts evolution path must far surpass the combined total of those practicing the nine great peak evolution paths of the human civilization," Lin Yuan mused to himself.
The Immortal Realm alone was comparable in size to one percent of the main universe.
Human civilization, as one of the twelve pinnacle forces in the main universe, controlled a domain roughly equivalent to one-twentieth to one-thirtieth of the entire universe.
In terms of area, the human civilization's domain was three to four times the size of the Immortal Realm.
However, human civilization boasted nine great peak evolution paths, while the Immortal Realm had only the Immortal cultivation system and the Martial Arts cultivation system, along with the evolution paths Lin Yuan had introduced during his ten previous shuttles.
Additionally, there were humans in the main universe cultivating the Martial Arts evolution path.
When it came to the number of cultivators, the combined total of the nine great peak evolution paths of human civilization might indeed be inferior to the Martial Arts evolution path.
After all, the Martial Arts evolution path was not limited to the main universe but spanned infinite dimensions and realms.
Lin Yuan's cultivation journey had been relatively short, and he hadn't shuttled through many worlds, but as he continued to advance and descend upon higher-level worlds, the scope of the Martial Arts evolution path's propagation would only expand further.
"I can feel that the more beings cultivate the Martial Arts evolution path, the lighter the suppression from the river of time becomes," Lin Yuan thought, a sense of relief washing over him.
This sensation had become more apparent after his journey to the Immortal Realm.
The countless Martial Arts cultivators, each contributing their strength, buoyed Lin Yuan, and this support was not the result of divine worship but a manifestation of his control over the evolution path.
As Lin Yuan contemplated his progress, a graceful female Jade Immortal entered the palace.
"Sir, this is our Zuimeng Lounge's 'Dream-level' Immortal Brew. Are you sure you want to drink this brew?" The owner of Zuimeng Lounge asked with a smile, her eyes gentle as she looked at Lin Yuan.
The famous Immortal Brew served at the Zuimeng Lounge also came in different grades, and the Dream-level brew was the original, unadulterated version. Even top-tier Yu Xian experts would find themselves unable to resist falling into a deep slumber if they accidentally took a sip.
This was a complete descent into a dream state, where one's perception of the outside world was minimized.
Therefore, even Yu Xian-level beings who wanted to taste the Immortal Brew would usually refrain from choosing the Dream-level brew due to the high risk involved. Even though the Zuimeng Lounge had a good reputation, falling into a deep sleep after drinking could still be embarrassing.
"No problem," Lin Yuan waved his hand dismissively.
The owner of the Zuimeng Lounge personally served the brew to Lin Yuan.
"Please enjoy, Sir," she said, her face filled with anticipation as she watched him.
The recipe for the Immortal Brew was adjusted from time to time, based on the reactions of the immortals who drank it.
The other grades of the Immortal Brew were sampled by many immortals, allowing the owner to make discreet observations and adjustments.
However, the Dream-level brew was a different story.
Even Yu Xian-level beings who wanted to taste it would usually purchase it and drink it in the privacy of their own caves.
This way, even if they fell into a deep sleep, their safety could be assured.
Very few Yu Xian-level beings dared to order the Dream-level brew and drink it directly at the Zuimeng Lounge.
The owner was not about to pass up this incredibly rare opportunity to observe its effects.
"Hmm?" Lin Yuan glanced at the brew before him and then drank it all in one go.
"The taste is passable," he commented after savoring it for a moment. The Dream-level brew was indeed capable of nurturing one's spiritual will.
However, Lin Yuan's spiritual will was exceptionally strong, and the brew's hallucinogenic effects had almost no impact on him.
He had come to the Zuimeng Lounge out of curiosity, treating it as an opportunity to sample a unique delicacy.
"My spiritual will seems to have strengthened slightly," Lin Yuan noted, furrowing his brows. He wasn't sure if it was due to the Immortal Brew, but at that moment, he felt a minuscule increase in the strength of his spiritual will.
After cultivating and comprehending the rules of the Immortal Realm's core for over a thousand years, Lin Yuan's spiritual will had already surpassed 3,340,000 points.
"Passable?" The owner of the Zuimeng Lounge was slightly stunned. She even began to doubt if she had served Lin Yuan the wrong brew. Perhaps she had given him the regular brew instead of the Dream-level one?
Otherwise, how could he remain so calm and merely comment that the taste was passable?
In her experience, anyone who drank the Dream-level brew should quickly fall into a deep slumber, allowing her to observe their reactions.
"Here's the payment for the brew, in immortal crystals," Lin Yuan said, leaving behind the required amount of crystals before disappearing from the palace.
With his current strength and his presence in the core of the Immortal Realm, Lin Yuan could easily condense as many immortal crystals as he wanted.
"He really didn't fall into a dream?" The owner of the Zuimeng Lounge found it hard to believe. She looked at the empty cup that Lin Yuan had drunk from and, out of curiosity, picked it up and licked it gently.
Instantly, a dizzying sense of hallucination washed over her, and she began to lose control and descend into a dream state.
"Zuimeng Immortal Incantation, focus on the true self," she quickly chanted, activating her immortal power. As the creator of the Immortal Brew, she had a high resistance to hallucinogenic effects.
Even so, it took her several days to recover, and she had only sipped a tiny amount from the cup.
"It really was the Dream-level brew," she realized, but instead of feeling happy, she was shaken to her core.
Despite her exceptional resistance to hallucinogenic effects, even the best Yu Xian-level experts couldn't compare to her. Yet, just a tiny sip of the Dream-level brew had almost overwhelmed her, while Lin Yuan, who had drunk the entire cup, seemed completely unaffected.
"To withstand the Dream-level brew... Who is this person? Even top-tier Yu Xian-level beings couldn't do that," she mused, her mind filled with curiosity about Lin Yuan's origins.
In another immortal city beyond the several immortal domains of Qingyou Immortal City, Lin Yuan strolled leisurely along the spacious streets.
"After a thousand years, I still haven't comprehended the Chaos Rule," he thought as he walked. "But I'm certain that I'm extremely close."
A thousand years ago, the consciousness of the Immortal Realm had conceded and allowed Lin Yuan to enter its core, where he faced the rules themselves.
Since then, Lin Yuan's understanding of rules had improved by leaps and bounds, and he had been uncovering brand-new pillar-level fusion rules at every moment.
This rapid progress had continued for a full thousand years.
From a thousand years ago to the present, Lin Yuan had discovered over three million new pillar-level fusion rules and had successfully elevated them all to the seventh level.
Normally, only ultimate twelfth-stage beings could venture into the seventh level of pillar-level fusion rules.
Not only had Lin Yuan reached this level, but he had also done so with over three million different rules.
In terms of the depth of understanding of rules, Lin Yuan believed that even if you excluded his comprehension of the space-time fusion rule, most twelfth-stage ultimates would still fall short of his achievements.
Even so, Lin Yuan had yet to fully comprehend the Chaos Rule.
"I've been very fortunate," he admitted to himself. "If I hadn't descended upon the Immortal Realm and entered its core, it would have taken me tens or even hundreds of thousands of years to reach this point."
Lin Yuan's thoughts turned inward as he acknowledged the immense help he had received from the core of the Immortal Realm.
Of course, this was also due to Lin Yuan's extraordinary comprehension abilities. Even the Ancestor of Immortality, with a thousand years of cultivation in the core, wouldn't have been able to comprehend three million pillar-level fusion rules and elevate them all to the seventh level.
Not in a thousand years, nor even in a trillion years.
Comprehending so many pillar-level fusion rules wasn't just a matter of time; there were countless bottlenecks and obstacles along the way. One wrong step, and eons could pass without progress.
"Body of the World," Lin Yuan willed, and his consciousness descended into his bodily world.
Although it was just an incarnation, it shared the same consciousness, and his understanding of rules was synchronized.
Thus, his bodily world was also filled with endless rule fluctuations.
All the rule fluctuations seemed to take on a tangible form, converging into a massive, majestic 'egg' that loomed beneath the vast firmament.
(End of Chapter)
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