“Secret Manual of Simulation?”
Wu Ming’s eyes flickered.
He was well aware that the numerous techniques and wondrous artifacts listed on the exchange table of the Main Temple were not collected one by one, but instead simulated through supreme divine abilities.
The principles involved were quite complex, and probably only the great cultivator who originally created the Main Temple fully understood.
Wu Ming could only guess that it involved the utilization of the primal forces of the world.
After all, the essence of this world was infinitely profound, containing creative powers. Whether it was a Great Thousand World, Middle Thousand World, or Small Thousand World, everything within them was derived from the essence of the world and thus capable of generating all things.
“If I could now become the Master of the Main Temple, I could directly wield the primal forces of the world. Then, simulating techniques would be a waste of effort, a foolish act for the ignorant… Unfortunately, I really have no choice but to act foolishly this time…”
With Wu Ming’s current level, without the assistance of the Main Temple, even if he possessed the primal essence of the world, he could not utilize it effectively. He could only waste a bit of effort and play the fool.
“Still, two thousand days of merit… what a huge gap…”
Wu Ming sighed.
If he completely controlled the Main Temple, he could naturally obtain all permissions, consume the primal forces of the world, and simulate the Earth Immortal Scroll with but a thought.
However, if he truly did that, he would no longer care about such things.
“An Earth Immortal can obtain cyan energy. If I achieve that, I will reach the fifth level! That’s no small feat…”
Wu Ming mused, “Above the Earth Immortal… would be controlling the primal forces of the world. In internal cultivation manifestation, it must carry a purple hue… Qi and fortune are actually manifestations of heavenly and earthly energies, so the primal forces of the world also manifest as purple! Perhaps achieving this as an Earth Immortal could then be called a ‘Heavenly Immortal’? Reaching the sixth level of great power?”
Of course, breaking through from a Human Immortal to an Earth Immortal was already a major threshold, one that had hindered countless cultivation geniuses since ancient times.
And advancing from an Earth Immortal to a Heavenly Immortal would be an unimaginable leap! Even if one were to accumulate all the obstacles encountered from the beginning of an Earth Immortal’s cultivation, it would still fall short.
“Tianshi (Heavenly Master) has a lifespan of two hundred years. After death, their soul remains conscious and can reincarnate or become a ghost deity… According to some ancient texts and legends I’ve seen, as well as the memories of the Great Emperor of Dongyue, Earth Immortals have at least five hundred years of life, free from disasters and tribulations, their dwelling naturally becoming a blessed land… Then, what kind of power would a Heavenly Immortal possess?”
Unfortunately, even the Great Emperor of Dongyue knew mostly about the divine path and had only a few scattered lines about the immortal path:
“A Heavenly Immortal! Condensed, they take form; dispersed, they become energy. Sitting in oblivion like the Supreme Being, their achievement lies within the Three Vehicles yet transcends them. Unbound by laws, unconstrained by doctrines, they render great service to heaven and earth, performing noble deeds across past and present—the supreme among all immortals!”
“Perhaps… after reaching the sixth level of Heavenly Immortal, one would transcend the world, becoming immortal and undying, coexisting with heaven and earth? Unfortunately… For me, even achieving Human Immortality is not yet complete, let alone obtaining the methods for Earth Immortality. It seems rather distant… However, as the ancients said, ‘If one hears the Dao in the morning, one can die in the evening.’ Yet I not only wish to hear the Dao, but also attain it, preserve it, and ultimately transcend it!”
In Wu Ming’s eyes, a few traces of yearning flickered.
At this moment, lacking sufficient merit and powerless, Wu Ming had no choice but to attempt once more using his Controller authority: “Main Temple, display the number of other Reincarnators!”
[…]
“Then display the energy reserves!”
[…]
…
After several attempts, Wu Ming could only helplessly admit reality: “My Controller authority is probably at the most basic level. The only two things I can confirm are: first, I retain all the privileges of a Main Temple Apostle, and they are even enhanced; second, I can alter everything within the Main Temple to some extent. However, this ‘some extent’ is currently extremely limited…”
He then shifted his thoughts: “Main Temple, if I return to the Great Zhou world, which timeline will it be?”
He had spent several years in the Fusang world. If the time ratio was one to one, it could cause enormous problems.
Fortunately, this time the Controller authority did not let him down, and a ratio was immediately displayed.
“Ah… Fortunately, the time flow rates between the two worlds still differ greatly…”
Wu Ming nodded, then used his authority: “Adjust!”
This action pushed the time flow ratio between the two worlds to the maximum he could control. Though not reaching the terrifying level of one day in heaven equaling one year on earth, it was still sufficient: about five or six days in Great Zhou equaled one year in Fusang.
…
Outside the city of Chufeng Prefecture.
Wu Ming’s figure abruptly appeared, looking around and finding himself exactly at the location he had chosen before, nodding slightly.
“However, even with my adjustments, more than a month has passed in the Great Zhou world during this mission. Sister Wu Qing might be furious…”
Wu Ming shrank his shoulders, thinking that since a month had already passed, he might as well wait another couple of days. He first returned to Chufeng Prefecture, inquired about the current time, and found out it was still the fifth year of Peaceful Reign (Ping’an), merely a month since he had left. He felt slightly reassured.
He immediately sent a magical letter to Wu Qing to report his safety, then headed to the largest restaurant in the city for a hearty feast.
Although a True Man’s cultivation was sufficient for abstaining from food, his physical body still occasionally required the essence and energy from food; otherwise, he might face “corpse dissolution.”
Only true Corpse-Resolving Yuan Shen or Earth and Heavenly Immortals could “feed on qi, achieving immortality and divine clarity!”
“This Fusang world was fine otherwise, but my five internal organs suffered greatly…”
After satisfying his hunger and thirst, Wu Ming contentedly patted his stomach, filled with complaints: “Even though Yoshitsune eventually became the ruler of the land, the inaugural feast still only had radishes and fish… truly…”
In terms of enjoyment, this world was worse than even the supernatural realm. Wu Ming had stayed for several years, truly enduring hardship.
“Ah?”
At this moment, leaning against the railing and gazing outward, his eyes flickered again: “Outside the city, relaxed on the surface but tense underneath, the Red Serpent and Black Wolf are even more sharply opposed than a month ago…”
“It seems that Li Yu and Xing Ju will eventually have to clash! From the signs, Li Yu lacks military authority. It seems he will have to face a deadly tribulation…”
“With great chaos approaching again, how should I position myself? I must return and discuss with Sister Wu Qing and Wu Zhi before making a decision. For now, I should first settle old scores!”
Wu Ming looked toward the direction of the City God Temple, his eyes filled with cold intent.
Previously, he was merely a sorcerer, and forcefully attacking the City God’s spiritual territory and confronting the ghost soldiers and generals was somewhat troublesome, so he wisely retreated.
However, after a month, his strength had undergone a tremendous transformation. Having achieved True Man status, he was on the verge of becoming a Tianshi. He had fought in Fusang, stormed temples, and disrupted Takamagahara, defeating even the Great Hono no Sukuna. With abundant experience battling deities, he naturally could no longer leave this threat unchecked.
…
It was already late at night.
Wu Ming found an inn to stay at, set up a magical formation to protect his physical body, and immediately projected his Yuan Shen.
Originally, within the city, human laws and order generally prevented first and second-level spirits and ghosts from crossing over. However, for Wu Ming, having achieved the Yuan Shen of a True Man, even the residence of the Prefectural Governor was accessible, and such minor laws were nothing to him.
Now, his Yuan Shen traveled, appearing as a young Taoist priest wearing a feathered robe and a star-adorned cap, his face like jade and his eyes like morning stars, with five-colored lightning surging around him. A red glow rose from his head, dense and heavy like a mountain, majestic and towering, with a hint of yellow energy displaying his power. He radiated a three-zhang clear light, impervious to water and fire, unharmed by yin and yang, exuding a tranquil and enduring aura, immediately recognizable to any observer as a fully accomplished Taoist priest!
His Yuan Shen rode the wind, traveling a thousand miles in an instant, and in a few steps arrived before the City God Temple.
“Hmm? Vigorous vitality, it seems Wang Zhong has found a turning point and suppressed his injuries?”
Wu Ming’s eyes flashed with a cold light, yet he sneered: “Unfortunately… you still have a human tribulation to face, and today is the time for it!”
Instantly, he waved his hand, as if tearing through the barrier between yin and yang, and the golden-red spiritual domain of the City God appeared.
Originally, Wang Zhong was gravely injured and had lost his faith, causing the spiritual domain to continuously decay, its edges gradually dissipating. Now, however, it had stopped. Within the golden palace, a thread of divine power emanated. The previously dormant ghost soldiers and generals were partially awakened, patrolling in order.
“A reversal of fortune… Wang Zhong’s accumulation is indeed profound. If not for the human tribulation, you might have passed this crisis!”
Wu Ming’s eyes turned cold, and with a leap forward, his Yuan Shen formally entered the spiritual domain.
Boom!
Lightning swept across, and the nearby ghost soldiers and generals were instantly reduced to ashes.
A powerful spiritual pressure was generated, shaking the four directions. The other ghost soldiers nearby saw a radiant figure descend, its flame-like aura rising to the sky, rivaling even their City God in brilliance. They hastily retreated, too frightened to approach.
This commotion naturally immediately alerted the ghost deities within the palace.
Bang! Bang!
After two resounding drumbeats, a squad of ghost soldiers rushed out, led by two ghost deities dressed as generals, their faces stern and dignified.
The red-faced general shouted: “What demon dares to intrude upon the City God’s spiritual domain?”
This roar released waves of spiritual energy, imposing and awe-inspiring. However, in Wu Ming’s eyes, they were still merely second or third-level divine beings in the pantheon, not worth scoffing at.
“I am General Gan Liu under the City God!”
“I am General Fan Xie under the City God!”
The two generals roared in unison: “We are specially sent by the City God to capture this demon!”
This roar carried a kind of “righteousness” and the majesty of law.
Although faith was forbidden, the City God’s authority still covered this spiritual domain without any problem, giving them the advantage of the grand trend.
“Pity… If you could obtain the human Dao energy of the city, I might have some concern for you. But now?”
Wu Ming shook his head and waved his hand, chanting: “Triple True Fire! Swift!”
Whoosh!
Terrifying three-colored flames spread out, transforming into a sea of fire that enveloped the advancing ghost soldiers, instantly incinerating them.
With a mere gesture, the mighty foe was reduced to ashes!
“Ahhh… You are…”
The two generals were greatly alarmed, but were then struck by lightning, their forms and spirits obliterated.
The lightning did not cease, blasting open the central palace gate of the spiritual domain in an instant. Wu Ming then strode in leisurely. Along the way, any civil or military judges, day and night patrolling deities, or shackle-bearing generals who dared to obstruct him were instantly struck by divine thunderbolts, reduced to ashes.
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