Chapter 510: The Eight Scenic Palaces in the Ninefold Heavens

Chapter 510: The Eight Scenic Palaces in the Ninefold Heavens

December 26, 2024

"Not enough."

In the tranquil realm of the heavens, a figure clad in a golden-patterned black robe opened his eyes, slowly murmuring to himself.

After slaying a strand of the Celestial Sovereign's Divine Intent, Qin Zheng obtained a million Virtue Essence Crystals, but he did not acquire the means to purify the polluted qi of the Great Dao Heavenly Dew.

The Pollution Orb he currently possessed could only purify thirty-one drops of the Great Dao Heavenly Dew.

So, at this moment, after absorbing thirty-one drops of the Great Dao Heavenly Dew, he only had Virtue Essence Crystals and lacked the polluted qi to purify the Great Dao Heavenly Dew.

Now was a sensitive time, and he couldn't venture into the Upper Three Hundred and Thirty Heavens to slay the Celestial Court's deities to collect the polluted qi.

However, Qin Zheng remained calm, showing no signs of worry. He stood up, put away the Azure Heaven Mirror, and took a step out of the Yuan Dong Heaven.

Virtue Essence Crystals were already difficult to collect, and as for the polluted qi, in the True Realm Divine Mountain, he could have as much as he wanted!

Vibrant!

The void rippled like ripples on water.

When Qin Zheng's figure appeared outside the True Realm Divine Mountain, several reincarnated powerhouses who were guarding this realm also stepped out of their cultivation grounds and approached him.

"Qin Zheng's talent is truly astonishing, and in just one year, he has made such remarkable progress."

Maitreya Buddha clasped his hands together, and with each step, lotuses bloomed beneath his feet. He smiled and spoke, and golden light appeared around him.

Qin Zheng turned to the future Buddha from the legends, wondering if he had any connection with Shi Fan Xin. He said, "Senior, your progress is even more remarkable. It seems you will soon return to the legends."

Maitreya Buddha smiled and shook his head. "I'm merely retracing my old path, with slightly less pressure on my mind, so I'm moving faster. How can I compare to Qin Zheng?"

He paused briefly before continuing, "It's a coincidence that we were about to call for you today, and you've come ahead of us."

Qin Zheng's eyebrows rose slightly, and he curiously asked, "Senior, what brings you to me today?"

Maitreya Buddha smiled and nodded, but before answering, he said, "Qin Zheng, you've come today with a purpose as well?"

Qin Zheng nodded but explained, "It's not a major matter. I'd like to hear why you were going to seek me out today."

Maitreya Buddha nodded immediately and didn't press further. He turned and said, "In that case, please follow me, Qin Zheng."

With that, he took a step forward.

Qin Zheng followed closely behind.

The two figures, one in front of the other, crossed through layers of void, and when they stopped, they found themselves in a cave mansion filled with spiritual energy.

Not only Maitreya Buddha but also General Heavenly Bull, True Martial Emperor, True Spirit Holy Mother, Celestial Master Zhang, Daoxing Tianzun, Tai Yi Zhenren, and Shi Jingxuan were present.

The Rebel Heavenly Court Coalition's might was gathered here.

Qin Zheng's expression remained calm.

Daoxing Tianzun approached him and explained, "Since the Azure Emperor's return, we've been discussing ways to aid his recovery. Little junior brother, you were in seclusion, so we didn't want to disturb you."

Qin Zheng's eyes flashed, and he nodded, saying, "With all the seniors gathered here, I assume you've found a solution."

Tai Yi Zhenren smiled faintly. His condition had improved significantly, and he had regained a normal human appearance, no longer as emaciated as a 'skeleton,' and his aura was now more robust.

He looked at Qin Zheng, clapped his hands, and laughed, "In just one year, I haven't even replenished a hundredth of my deficiencies, but little junior brother has made such remarkable progress."

"I fear that before I can return to my peak state, little junior brother will reach the legendary realm?"

The crowd's expressions stirred. Tai Yi Zhenren seemed to be praising Qin Zheng, but they knew he wouldn't speak idly.

Their current realm was lower, and they couldn't see as clearly as Tai Yi Zhenren.

Now that Tai Yi Zhenren had pointed it out, they realized that Qin Zheng might advance to the legendary realm before Tai Yi Zhenren recovered, causing a stir in their hearts.

Although Tai Yi Zhenren's injuries were severe, his realm remained stable, and he was still a legendary figure. At most, it would take a century for him to return to his peak state.

This meant Qin Zheng could achieve the legendary realm within a century?

Even faster than them!

They weren't confident they could return to the legendary realm within a century!

Their hearts were in turmoil.

Qin Zheng shook his head slightly and smiled, responding, "Real Man, don't tease your junior. The Dao realm is vast and elusive. Who can guarantee success before taking that final step?"

Tai Yi Zhenren smiled and nodded.

Daoxing Tianzun changed the subject and said, "The Azure Emperor represents the wood of the East, governing the 'wood' element of the Five Phases. To aid his recovery, we also need to find divine objects related to 'wood.'"

"Within the Upper Three Hundred and Thirty Heavens, the only place that could possess such divine objects is the Heavenly Court!"

Qin Zheng's eyes flashed with understanding as he spoke, "So, your plan is to leave the Upper Three Hundred and Thirty Heavens and search for it in other realms?"

The True Martial Emperor shook his head, replying, "We haven't reached the Beyond, and if we leave the Upper Three Hundred and Thirty Heavens, we won't be able to exert our full strength. The further we go, the weaker we'll become."

Dao Xing Tianzun continued, "Back then, when Senior Brother Tai Yi went to the Eight Scenic Palace, he happened to see our Master Uncle refining a furnace of pills. At that time, the wood's spiritual energy soared, and a phantom of the Through-Heaven Pillar appeared."

Tai Yi Zhenren took over the conversation, "At that time, Master Uncle's two disciples told me that he was refining a furnace of great pills to repair the true spirit. So, I took my leave."

"This memory is too distant, like a drop in a flood. I only recalled it recently."

Qin Zheng understood, but soon a new doubt arose, and he asked, "Did the Three Pure Ones transcend the Chaos Sea, and did the Eight Scenic Palace remain?"

Moreover, if the Beyond's great figures' cultivation grounds were left behind, they would have likely been occupied by the Heavenly Court by now, and the people present wouldn't have had a chance to find the great pill to repair the true spirit within.

Tai Yi Zhenren shook his head and spoke, "The Three Pure Ones made different choices. The Upper Pure One and the Jade Pure One took their cultivation grounds with them, but only the Grand Pure One left his cultivation ground behind."

"Moreover, the Eight Scenic Palace is located in the Nine Heavens, and the Heavenly Emperor had a chance to obtain some of the Eight Scenic Palace's creation, but since he flowed with the pollution, he completely lost the hope of entering the Eight Scenic Palace."

Tai Yi Zhenren chuckled and shook his head, "Even if he had reached the pinnacle of creation, with his body filled with the polluted aura, how could he enter a top-tier Beyond's cultivation ground?"

"Now, we can only gaze at the treasure mountain without being able to enter. These years have likely been filled with frustration for him."

Qin Zheng seemed deep in thought as he spoke, "So, to repair the Green Emperor's true spirit, we need to go to the Eight Scenic Palace to find the great pill. Although the Heavenly Emperor entered the Eight Scenic Palace, this Beyond's cultivation ground is still under his control."

"You want to hide from the Heavenly Emperor and enter the Eight Scenic Palace under his nose. The only feasible method now is to rely on the Azure Heaven Mirror in my hand, right?"

As he finished speaking, Maitreya Buddha smiled and said, "Friend Qin, your fortune and talent are astonishing, and your wisdom is also profound. That's exactly what we're thinking."

Qin Zheng didn't refuse and asked, "Even if I lend the Azure Heaven Mirror to you, True Man, or Senior Shi, can we really hide from a creation powerhouse like the Heavenly Emperor?"

"Moreover, in the current Nine Heavens, pollution is likely everywhere. If unpolluted existences like you enter, it's like a bright firefly in the night, standing out."

"Have you considered what to do if the Heavenly Emperor discovers you?"

Currently, he could only manipulate the Azure Heaven Mirror to conceal himself from legendary perception. If he encountered a stronger creation powerhouse, he wouldn't be able to hide his tracks.

To complete this plan, the only option was to lend the Azure Heaven Mirror to one of the two legendary powerhouses present and let them use its power to enter the Eight Scenic Palace.

Even with the help of a legendary figure, this process was fraught with danger.

After he finished speaking, Tai Yi Zhenren smiled faintly and said, "I won't borrow the Azure Heaven Mirror from Junior Brother Shi. This task still needs to be entrusted to Junior Brother Shi."

Dao Xing Tianzun continued, "To enter the Eight Scenic Palace, we don't necessarily have to go through the Heavenly Court. We just need Junior Brother Shi's Azure Heaven Mirror and one other thing."

Qin Zheng understood immediately and, with a flip of his palm, a small, exquisite tower appeared in his palm. He spoke, "Do we need this?"

The Grand Pure One's defensive treasure!

The Heaven Earth Jade Tower!

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In the vast green mountains, there was a majestic mountain range like a dragon, winding and undulating across the land, as if breathing, expanding and contracting, and in a daze, it seemed like a green dragon was crawling on the earth.

At the end of this mountain range, there was a hill less than a hundred zhang tall, which seemed minuscule compared to the grandeur of the mountains. Yet, at the end of the mountain range, it was as if a green dragon was bowing its head, guarding this hill of less than a hundred zhang.

When the gaze was drawn to the vast sky above and then looked down, one could clearly see that around the hill, there were eight more mountain ranges like dragons, bowing their heads!

It was as if nine dragons were jointly guarding the hill!

And if a creation beyond the Primordial Chaos, looked down, they could clearly see that the infinite spiritual energy between heaven and earth was being swallowed and spit out by nine dragon veins, constantly converging on the hill.

When the time reached a certain moment...

Buzz!

The Qing Shan Mountain began to emanate a pure light, and the boundless earth started to tremble, with the nine mountains surrounding it vigorously pulsating, absorbing the endless spiritual energy of heaven and earth like a flood gushing forth into the central hill.

On top of the hill, guarded by nine mountain ranges, stood a ten-foot-tall immortal tree. The endless spiritual energy from the nine dragon veins was being absorbed by the tree at an astonishing speed.

On its branches, there were nine fruit-like dragons, blood-red and jade-like, rapidly ripening with the influx of spiritual energy, visible to the naked eye.

Beyond this ten-foot-tall immortal tree was a seemingly ordinary farmhouse. Even this tree was just one of many immortal trees within the courtyard.

As the rich fragrance of the fruit filled the air, a tiger-headed child rushed out of the house and stood before the immortal tree.

"Grandpa!!! The fruit is ripe!!!"

The child stared at the nine dragon-shaped fruits on the tree, his eyes wide with anticipation. As he spoke, a glistening string of drool hung from the corner of his mouth.

"Hahaha!"

A majestic laughter echoed from within the house, and a tall, robust figure emerged, walking towards the child with a smile. "Grandpa wasn't lying to you, was he?"

"If Grandpa wishes, this Blood Jade Dragon Fruit can be eaten in just one night!"

The old man's expression was filled with pride.

The child turned slightly to face the old man, his eyes fixed on the nine fruits, and said excitedly, "Dad said that these fruits only mature once every thousand years, but you made them ripen overnight here. You're amazing!"

As he spoke, drool continued to drip from the corner of his mouth.

The old man laughed heartily, then picked up the child and said temptingly, "Then you can live with Grandpa from now on, and I'll feed you Blood Jade Dragon Fruit every day, okay?"

The child's eyes lit up, and just as he was about to nod, he seemed to think of something, furrowing his brows in worry. "But the other fruits are delicious too."

The old man waved his hand grandly, pointing around the ten-foot-tall immortal tree. "Grandpa has a hundred immortal trees here. If my grandson wants to eat something, we'll make it ripe!"

The child's eyes lit up instantly.

Whoosh!

At that moment, the nine fruits on the tree fully ripened, and their rich fragrance was so intense that just one whiff could cleanse and reshape one's foundation. These were extremely precious immortal fruits.

But within this courtyard, they had become treats for the old man to spoil his grandson.

After the child had picked a few fruits and returned to the house, satisfied, the old man finally turned around. He looked towards the nine dragon veins beyond the courtyard, nodding as he spoke, "Listen to Grandpa! You won't be disappointed!"

As his words rang out, the nine dragon-like mountains seemed to be enlightened, trembling as they took on the form of a true dragon. A faint dragon's roar echoed through heaven and earth.

The old man nodded and, with his hands behind his back, prepared to leisurely return to the house to play with his grandson.

But in the next instant, his expression changed abruptly. He took a big step forward and slapped his palm down into the void in front of him!

Golden light surged, and a dragon's roar and tiger's howl echoed. As a legendary powerhouse of the Nine Yuan Great World, standing at the pinnacle of this Seven Star Great World, how dare someone intrude upon his tranquil cultivation ground without warning!

His thoughts stirred, and anger arose!

Bang!!

A firecracker-like explosion sounded.

To avoid frightening his grandson, the old man restrained his power, keeping all the noise within a one-zhang radius.

After the slap, the old man's expression changed again, and he retreated a few steps, warily eyeing the void.

A figure in black imperial robes emerged from the void, his gaze fixed on the old man with an air of authority. He looked down at the old man like a celestial dragon gazing upon ants.

The old man, a legendary powerhouse and a figure of the Dao Realm, had never been subjected to such a gaze, not even when he was in the Beyond realm. Anger surged within him.

But thinking of his grandson inside the house, he suppressed his rage and shouted, "Who are you? As a fellow Dao Realm cultivator, why have you intruded upon my tranquil cultivation ground?"

The figure in black imperial robes did not respond. Instead, he turned his gaze towards the house behind the old man and said calmly, "Excellent talent and roots. No wonder you brought him here to absorb the spiritual energy from the nine dragon veins to nurture his immortal cultivation."

The old man's face turned angry.

A creaking sound came from behind them as the door of the house opened. The child's eyes widened, and a twisted smile appeared on his face, his body emitting a strong polluted aura.

The old man's expression changed drastically, but before he could react, a piercing pain invaded his soul. When he looked down, he saw strands of polluted qi vying to enter his palm.

(End of Chapter)

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