For Meng Qi’s sigh, Yu Banshan and Qi Jinxiu were completely at a loss. Was it because their talents were insufficient, or their temperaments flawed, that led Yuan Huang to lament with regret?
Though puzzled and uneasy, facing a mighty being revered across all realms, they dared not inquire directly and could only wait anxiously.
After a while, they saw Yuan Huang clasping his hands behind his back, pacing a few steps, then speaking calmly, “You two ascended from lower realms, and it so happened within my Kunlun Mountain. It’s fate that we meet.”
Ascended from lower realms? These words struck like thunder in Yu Banshan and Qi Jinxiu’s minds, ringing loudly in their heads. The secret they had guarded so carefully turned out to be meaningless.
Yet upon reflection, Yuan Huang, revered even among immortals, with boundless magical abilities, how could he not know about the abnormalities within Kunlun Mountain?
It would have been strange if he hadn’t known they came from a lower realm!
Just as they calmed themselves, they saw “Yuan Huang” Su Meng’s hands emit countless golden rays, condensing into a golden lotus. The lotus collapsed into a golden book, light and ethereal yet tangible.
Creating objects from nothingness? Creating objects from nothingness! Yu Banshan and Qi Jinxiu couldn’t help but widen their eyes in shock. Through the Multiversal Identity Talisman, they naturally knew something about such miraculous abilities.
Creating objects from nothingness was one of them!
According to ancient records, creating objects from nothingness required mastery beyond logic and laws. Meticulous control was only the foundation. More importantly, one’s understanding of creation must transcend principles and approach the Dao itself, which was one reason why the realm of great adepts was called “Creation.”
Had “Yuan Huang” Su Meng already crossed the final stage of the bitter sea?
Meng Qi smiled faintly and said, “Transforming matter is still somewhat distant from true creation from nothingness.”
As he spoke, he sent the golden book flying over: “This is the ‘Yuan Shi Jin Zhang’ and ‘Ba Jiu Xuan Gong,’ including the chapters on opening acupoints and external cultivation. Choose whichever you wish to cultivate. If you have questions, use the Multiversal Identity Talisman to search for this number and join the martial arts discussion group named ‘Yuxu Disciples,’ then report your names.”
Seeing Yu Banshan and Qi Jinxiu’s faces gradually light up, about to kneel and bow, Meng Qi waved his hand and said, “For now, you’re only registered as Yuxu disciples. Just call me ‘Zhangjiao’ (Grand Teacher). You’ve just entered the Real World, so travel around first. In three years, I’ll test you to see if you qualify for formal acceptance.”
Yu Banshan and Qi Jinxiu felt no disappointment at all; rather, they were even more excited and joyful. How could a sacred Daoist site or celestial cave be easily entered? First, registration; then travel; finally, testing—it was perfectly reasonable!
“Thank you, Grand Teacher Immortal!” They bowed together in perfect harmony.
Meng Qi gazed at them deeply, then suddenly snapped his finger. A vague, water-like glow flew out, splitting into two parts, entering Yu Banshan and Qi Jinxiu’s forehead. It exploded into lines of text and images—an esoteric technique.
“This is a spiritual secret method I’ve comprehended from the Buddhist ‘Destroyer of the Three Worlds’ divine ability. It can refine your intuition, reflect inwardly, and influence others. When cultivated deeply, with each other as companions, your energies will stimulate memories of past lives, laying the foundation for understanding ‘Who am I, and who is me.'” Meng Qi’s voice sounded somewhat ethereal.
Yu Banshan and Qi Jinxiu were deeply moved by the wondrous “Heaven-Shaking Earth-Shattering Method” and immersed themselves in it. When they finally regained their senses, the courtyard outside was already empty, the immortal presence gone, just as cold and quiet as before.
If not for the golden book in their hands and the secret method in their minds, they would have almost thought it was just a dream.
But this whole event was even more unbelievable than a dream!
In dreams, one might imagine finally finding Yuxu Palace deep within Kunlun Mountain and gaining an immortal opportunity, but who would dare hope for Yuan Huang Su Immortal himself to come personally?
The one and only being across all realms, revered even among immortals, personally coming to them!
Taking a deep breath, Yu Banshan faced the Kunlun direction, solemnly kowtowing three times with nine bows each:
“Thank you, Grand Teacher Immortal! Your disciple will surely uphold the honor of Yuxu.”
After Qi Jinxiu followed suit in bowing, she caressed the golden book, savoring the spiritual secret method, and couldn’t help smiling: “Before, I often heard that nine generations of good deeds might lead to being born into a happy and prosperous family, enjoying wealth and honor. Banshan, with such a rare immortal opportunity, I wonder how many lifetimes of cultivation it took to earn this…”
Yu Banshan smiled faintly and nodded, “I only hope we won’t betray this immortal opportunity.”
Their hearts surged with emotion, unable to calm down. They chatted endlessly, recalling the past and imagining the future. Only after quite some time did they calm down a bit and began flipping through the golden book, browsing the “Yuan Shi Jin Zhang” and “Ba Jiu Xuan Gong.”
“Banshan, you’ve just entered the External Manifestation stage, so you probably need the most precious treasures to refine…” Looking at the External Manifestation chapters of the two cultivation methods, Qi Jinxiu slightly frowned.
The treasures required for “Ba Jiu Xuan Gong” were simply staggering. Without a powerful sect’s support or great wealth, one could only accumulate them slowly, not knowing how long it would take to complete the first two stages of External Manifestation cultivation. In contrast, “Yuan Shi Jin Zhang” was relatively manageable. Although it required different treasures for different cultivation directions, each individual direction required far fewer treasures than “Ba Jiu Xuan Gong.”
Yu Banshan hesitated and said, “I wonder whether obtaining these treasures is easy or difficult…”
Qi Jinxiu’s eyes sparkled as she laughed, “Banshan, we can look it up on the Multiversal Identity Platform. I recall there’s something called a shopping mall.”
As she spoke, she took out the Multiversal Identity Talisman.
Upon entering the mall, Qi Jinxiu was instantly dazzled by the overwhelming variety of goods and unimaginable items on display. She spent a considerable amount of time browsing and comparing, feeling an immense sense of satisfaction, as though she had just accomplished a significant breakthrough.
“The treasures are limited, and our funds might not even be enough to buy one…” Finally, Qi Jinxiu sighed.
Yu Banshan had already finished browsing and smiled while shaking his head: “Everything is part of cultivation; obtaining treasures is also a kind of trial. That’s the true intention behind letting us travel for three years. Of course, I still prefer ‘Yuan Shi Jin Zhang.'”
“‘Ba Jiu Xuan Gong’ has too few acupoint-opening techniques. I’ll also choose ‘Yuan Shi Jin Zhang.'” Qi Jinxiu nodded.
Seeing his wife had made her decision, Yu Banshan smiled and said, “After we exchange our funds for Yuan Huang currency, we should have enough to buy you some pills and weapons to assist your cultivation. Let’s take care of your needs first.”
Seeing Yu Banshan had already decided, Qi Jinxiu didn’t refuse. They quickly completed their purchases and proudly chose “Yuxu Courier” service, supporting their sect’s business.
It’s just so expensive… Qi Jinxiu muttered inwardly.
Just then, a flash of light appeared, and a greenish small bottle with the name of the purchased pills appeared on the table before them.
“So fast…” Both of them were somewhat stunned.
Could communication transcend vast distances as if face-to-face? Could goods do the same?
No wonder “Yuxu Courier” is so expensive!
Truly, it was a divine ability of celestial immortals!
They were both surprised and delighted, for now, the mighty Yuxu Palace was their very own sect!
After a while, Qi Jinxiu put away the pill bottle and hesitated before asking, “Banshan, where should we travel next?”
Yu Banshan thought for a moment and said, “The Great Zhou’s capital, Changle, is not far from here. How can we miss it?”
…
Nothing eventful occurred along the journey. After much traveling, the two arrived at the Great Zhou Empire’s capital, Changle City.
Before even entering the city gates, they were struck by the towering city walls and the bustling crowds. Even more startling and surprising was a towering ninety-foot altar standing near the city. Divided into nine levels, it was carved with various constellations and numerous deities, standing out prominently and capturing attention.
Surrounding this grand altar were five smaller altars colored red, green, yellow, white, and black, arranged as if surrounding and honoring the main one, exuding a majestic and imposing aura. Many lights flew in and out around them, seemingly still undergoing construction and refinement.
“What is this…” Qi Jinxiu, seeing such a miraculous structure for the first time, was momentarily dazed.
A nearby passerby, hearing her, spoke proudly with a Changle accent: “This is the Fengtian Platform!”
“The Fengtian Platform?” Yu Banshan had heard of this structure in the Multiversal Identity Realm.
The passerby smiled and said, “Yes! The platform for sealing Heaven through human authority!”
“The current emperor, drawing from ancient human emperor techniques, dispatched legendary great beings and numerous immortals to construct it. The five smaller altars surrounding it represent the Five Emperors of the Five Directions, demonstrating the supremacy of humanity. Once completed, all immortal officials and stellar deities will be enfeoffed by the human emperor. Their ranks and power will depend entirely on the level of ceremony the Great Zhou employs to honor them!”
“In the future, anyone wishing for posthumous deification, ascending to the stars in daylight, or wielding celestial authority must pledge allegiance to the Great Zhou and follow the human emperor!”
He spoke with pride and enthusiasm, while Yu Banshan listened, wide-eyed and stunned. The Multiversal Identity Realm’s introduction had been vague and unclear before, but now hearing the detailed explanation, he was genuinely shocked.
Uniting Heaven under human rule and enfeoffing immortal officials sounded highly advantageous, but would others simply watch the current human emperor accomplish this?
Even if the current Heaven has fallen, would the Buddhist Luojiao sect, the demonic races, and the dark sects allow the Great Zhou to dominate Heaven through human authority?
For some reason, Yu Banshan suddenly had a premonition that this endeavor would inevitably face obstacles.
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