Chapter 980 A New Perspective on the World
Ji An nodded gently, "The cave is still far away from us, but no matter how far the road is, we will eventually reach the destination. As long as we work hard and complete each small goal, we will surely reach the end in the end."
Haha, you can't say it's the end. The path is boundless; where is there an end?
Now that he has people at the Three Flowers Realm level under his command, he has an extra trump card when entering the Vast Sea Realm.
"By the way, after your cultivation breakthrough, did you learn any powerful spells?"
The source of the Five-Colored Deer bloodline must be someone he looks up to. He hopes that by observing the inherited spells, he can also create other powerful spells and expand his own combat methods.
The Hermit of Five Mountains shook his enormous head and said with a chuckle:
"I am not yet able to use the spells inherited from my bloodline. Your Majesty will have to wait for some time."
However, I learned from my memory that these spells, though seemingly categorized, were ultimately released by regulating the yin and yang energies.
In theory, cultivators at the Three Flowers Realm level can unleash any spell we need.
After his bloodline broke through, he glimpsed a majestic figure in his memories—the ancestor of the Five-Colored Deer. When the other party fought, he could summon all kinds of magic with a casual wave of his hand.
Based on the power of Yin and Yang, magic is used at will, dazzling the entire sky. Beneath the prosperity lies deadly killing intent, and enemies and planets are reduced to ashes.
This left a deep impression on him, and he longed for it.
These words were like a wake-up call. Ji An fell silent, thinking to himself:
'Yes, I'm already on the path of creating my own cultivation method, why would I still be thinking of copying others' work!'
Creating magic requires boundless imagination, and then using one's knowledge to bring that imagination to life. It's not easy, but it's not too difficult either.
It's like taking an exam in a past life: those who know the answers find it easy, while those who don't find it difficult.
Ji An laughed a few times and said:
"It turns out that my habitual thinking was the culprit. I will try to use the power of Yin and Yang to drive all things in the future."
In terms of his understanding of Yin and Yang power, he felt that he was no less than other cultivators of the same level, and even many late-stage Three Flowers Realm cultivators were not as good as him.
This conclusion, drawn from years of practice, is also the source of his confidence given by the stone turtle.
He paused for a few seconds, pointed to the way back, raised an eyebrow, and said:
"Can you fly away on your own?"
Wuyue Sanren nodded, "The art of flight is an instinct ingrained in my bones, and I can use it now."
After saying this, he revealed his true form and walked through the air, his five-colored spiritual light illuminating the deep starry sky.
His speed increased, and the light emanating from the five elements gradually merged, turning into black and white.
Ji An sighed with regret, "It's so comfortable to have such good ancestors."
When he was in the Nascent Soul stage, the flying technique he released was similar to the Golden Light Across the Earth. Now, his flying technique is similar to the new Golden Light Across the Earth that he created.
It is a flying technique driven by the power of Yin and Yang, which can also pass through the confinement of the magic array. It is not only faster, but also more resistant to interference.
He had spent many years creating this spell, but the other party was able to master it so quickly after just one breakthrough, which inevitably made him feel a little jealous.
He unleashed the golden light that seemed to leap across the earth, keeping pace with the Five Mountains Hermit. The state of releasing spells helped him enhance his understanding of them, thereby increasing the speed and power of his spells.
The spells he created have two forms. One is to maintain high-speed flight by normally activating the spell, with a speed more than twice that of the previous spells.
Another form is the burst mode, which controls the Yin and Yang forces to collide violently. The speed will double again while flying normally, and the mana consumption will reach three times the original consumption.
This form is suitable for escaping. Although it has not been tested, Ji An believes that with his current level of only the Great Completion of the Golden Light of the Earth, he can escape the pursuit of most cultivators in the late stage of the Three Flowers Realm.
That being said, ordinary late-stage Three-Flower Realm cultivators pose no threat to him.
Because Wu Yue Sanren had just broken through and his injuries had not yet fully healed, the two of them did not fly very fast, and it took them more than half a month to return to Haixing City on Ziwei Star.
As soon as they entered the cave, Qinglu, who had stayed behind, stepped forward, bowed, and clasped his hands in greeting:
"Welcome, Your Majesty."
He looked at the even taller and more imposing Five Mountains Hermit, his eyes flashing with doubt:
“Father, you look a little different than usual.”
Not only have his physique and facial features changed, but his temperament has also changed significantly.
Body shape and facial features can be adjusted by manipulating the power of Qi and blood, but temperament will not change in a short period of time.
"Haha, son, I have great news for you! I've broken through to a higher realm!"
Wu Yue Sanren let out two loud laughs, and an air of smug satisfaction filled the cave.
They didn't tell the other beast tamers about their breakthrough, so no one knew the purpose of their trip.
Perhaps Yue Ling'er could guess, but the other party had been staying in the gourd world, and people outside had no way of knowing.
The green deer's eyes suddenly brightened, and the light in the cave seemed to become even brighter.
His heart pounded. If his father could break through, he too might have a chance to take that step in the future.
Purifying his bloodline was much more difficult than his father's, but since his spiritual veins in the gourd world broke through to the fifth level, he found that purifying his bloodline seemed to have become simpler.
Qinglu hurriedly cupped her hands in greeting, "Congratulations, Father! I wish you a speedy attainment of your celestial realm!"
With another powerful backer added, how could I not be overjoyed!
"Haha," Wuyue Sanren laughed happily, gently patting the green deer's head.
Ji An smiled and asked after the other person stopped laughing:
"Has anyone come looking for me while we've been gone?"
Qinglu slapped her forehead. "I was so proud of Father's breakthrough that I forgot to mention that Senior Queyue sent people twice to say that Your Majesty's spiritual treasure has been upgraded and requested that you go there."
Ji An nodded slightly, "It's just past noon now, I'll go find him now."
He turned to look at the Five Sacred Mountains True Lords and said:
"You've successfully broken through; would you like to hold a celebration?"
Although the other party is his tamed beast, given its cultivation level, it should be able to integrate into the circle of the Three Flowers Realm.
This way, he can also act as his full representative and be responsible for handling certain important matters.
“Of course,” Wuyue Sanren agreed wholeheartedly. Holding a celebration would certainly bring gifts, but the Lord would take care of the expenses for the celebration.
Why not get a free gift without having to give anything in return!
“Alright, let’s hold the celebration in a few years. Once those few Azure Moon Purple Spirit Cedars that are currently undergoing transformation have produced seeds, we can use the spirit seeds to brew spirit wine.”
Ji An said that since a celebration is to be held, it cannot be shabby. Using the produce from his own little world to entertain guests is a very good way to showcase it.
The Hermit of Five Mountains smiled obsequiously, "It's all up to Your Majesty to decide."
It doesn't matter if we wait a few more years, as long as His Majesty is willing to hold the ceremony for him.
"Now that you have broken through to the Three Flowers Realm, it is somewhat inappropriate for us to continue living in the cave at the node of the fourth-order top-grade spiritual vein."
While I'm searching for Fellow Daoist Queyue, you wander around the city and find two adjacent low-grade fifth-tier cave dwellings. We'll move tomorrow.
Renting a fifth-tier cave dwelling requires using a fifth-tier spiritual item as rent. When Ji An first arrived in this city, he did not have any fifth-tier spiritual items, so he could only condescend to rent a cave dwelling in a fourth-tier spiritual vein.
If you do this, the stone tortoise will absorb less spiritual energy each day.
Although he was later able to produce fifth-tier spiritual objects in his small world, he was focused on creating cultivation techniques and spells, so he was too lazy to move.
If he continues to live here, it will hinder the progress of Wuyue Sanren.
In a few years, Ji An will go to the Vast Ocean Realm to fight to the death, and he hopes that the other party can become stronger.
The Hermit of Five Mountains straightened his back and said in a deep voice:
"Yes, sir!"
Inside the cave, after exchanging pleasantries with his guests, the Recluse of the Crescent Moon sat down and said with a smile:
"Where have you been these past few days, fellow Daoist? You've kept me waiting for so long."
His initial plan was to upgrade the Azure Lotus Banner and then refine a fifth-grade high-quality defensive spiritual treasure for himself.
The main material of this magical artifact is primordial magnetic iron. He had high hopes for this artifact and did not want to be disturbed during its forging.
After saying that, he took out a small blue flag from his sleeve.
The Azure Lotus Banner immediately transformed into a small Azure Dragon, which flew around its master with great energy.
Its scales were larger and shinier than before, and the lightning on its horns was even more dazzling.
Ji An reached out and caught the Azure Dragon, smiling mysteriously:
"Something good has happened. I'll tell you in a few days."
"Haha, still keeping it a secret? Then let's pretend I didn't ask."
By the way, after upgrading the spirit treasure's grade, there's some leftover Nine Directions Thunderstruck Azure Dragon Wood, which can be exchanged for 120 jin of Grade 5 High-Grade Corundum Spirit Soil. Fellow Daoist, would you be willing?
"Okay, let's do it that way."
Ji An paused for a moment after returning the spiritual treasure to his dantian, chatted for a while, and then took his leave.
After he left, the Recluse of the Crescent Moon stroked his bearded chin and muttered softly:
"Mysterious."
Ji An left the cave of the Crescent Moon Hermit and immediately rode his spiritual light to fly out of the city.
When the Azure Lotus Treasure Banner, upgraded to a fifth-grade low-level treasure, entered his dantian, the peculiar connection between the spiritual treasures was re-established.
The five magical flags converged into a five-colored ring, seemingly forming an inseparable whole.
The mutually generating characteristics of the five elements were fully demonstrated, and Ji An felt that his natal spiritual treasure seemed to have undergone other changes.
At the time, he was a guest and it was inconvenient to examine the place closely. After flying out of the city, Ji An continued to fly for a hundred miles and found a mountain range with lush grass and abundant trees.
He often passed by this place when practicing the Yin-Yang Spirit Transformation Technique, and occasionally casually released planting spells.
Initially, this place was somewhat desolate, with lush vegetation and a spiritual vein that barely reached the middle grade of the first rank.
Nourished by magic, this land has undergone a dramatic transformation and is now a second-tier, low-grade spiritual vein.
Ji An sat cross-legged on a boulder at the foot of the cliff, introspectively examining his body and carefully sensing the situation of the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner.
He soon discovered that the flow of spiritual energy within the meridians of his natal spiritual treasure was several times faster than before.
Not only the natal spirit treasure, but also the spiritual energy flow speed in the internal meridians of the other five flags has increased significantly.
Although the changes are smaller than those of a natal spirit treasure, they can still greatly accelerate the speed at which a spirit treasure enhances its power.
"It's incredible that the completion of the final piece of the Five Banners puzzle has brought about such a delightful change."
Ji An muttered to himself, then got up and began to perform a hand seal.
The magical power surged through the immortal veins like a river bursting its banks, the Five Elements Divine Palaces operated at full power, and the Yin-Yang Dao Seeds also emitted spiritual light and merged into the magical power.
At the same time, the five flags began to vibrate rapidly in a very slight manner, resonating with the magical power.
Compared to the past, this resonance has greatly stimulated the energy contained within the magic.
The Yin-Yang Transformation Technique was released, and the Yang energy rose, generating electricity in the void. As the light flashed, thunderclouds rolled, followed by raindrops the size of beans falling like threads.
The yin energy sank into the earth, and a sense of peace spread.
As the raindrops fell, a vibrant and energetic atmosphere filled the mountains.
Ji Anjing quietly sensed the magical intent permeating the rain, and laughed loudly:
"It was worth it for me to use so many materials to upgrade the grade of the spiritual treasure!"
The spell's power has increased by more than 20% compared to a month ago, and over time, the spirit field and the spirit plants growing within it will gain even more benefits.
He focused his mind on his lower dantian, connected with the stone tortoise, and gave the command:
"Refine the Dao essence to upgrade the rank of the Yin-Yang Spirit Transformation Technique."
Ji An's consciousness entered the mysterious space opened up by the stone tortoise, stepping onto the Taiji diagram. His hand seals changed, and yin and yang spiritual light swirled between his fingers.
His Daoist aura was rapidly declining, and his understanding of Yin and Yang power was deepening.
A moment later, he felt as if something was taking root and sprouting in his body. His understanding of Yin and Yang power suddenly improved a lot, as if he had opened a door and seen a new world.
The rate at which the Daoist aura decreased accelerated significantly, and the speed at which his illusory divine sense activated spells also increased simultaneously.
In a daze, the world in Ji An's 'eyes' changed, the Tai Chi diagram under his feet disappeared, and he entered a dark world.
This is an absolutely dark place, without a single ray of light. Time seems to stand still, and there is complete silence, with the sounds of breathing and heartbeats clearly audible.
Ji An did not panic. He vaguely sensed that something was being nurtured in this darkness, so he closed his eyes and carefully felt the tranquility, searching for its mysteries.
There was no concept of time here. He didn't know how much time had passed when he opened his eyes. The next moment, a faint ray of spiritual light flashed in the air, splitting the darkness. Then he saw a scene that shocked him greatly.
Like the beginning of chaos and the separation of the primordial world, a dazzling light flashed before a loud bang was heard.
The power of Yang rose up and transformed into the sky, while the power of Yin sank and transformed into the earth. Mysterious energy and harmonious melody cleansed Ji An's mind, stirring up a monstrous wave in his upper dantian.
He seemed to have lost consciousness and his sense of self.
When his consciousness returned to his body, the world changed in his eyes.
There are no other colors here, only black and white; this is how all matter is composed.
"My understanding of Yin and Yang has reached a new level. Is this a way of looking at the world from a microscopic perspective?"
Ji An murmured softly, almost inaudibly. From this perspective, he could more clearly and intuitively feel that the essence of all things is the different arrangements and combinations of Yin and Yang forces.
He took a deep breath, focused his mind on his dantian, and connected with the stone tortoise to check the current situation.
Lines of golden characters appeared in the sky above the Moon Palace, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
(End of this chapter)
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