yasinovel Chapter 3711 The Way of True Martial Arts
Chapter 3711 The Way of True Martial Arts
Chapter 3711 The Way of True Martial Arts
Several breaths.
Shen Changqing was directly suppressed.
Although it held up slightly longer than when facing Li Chenyuan and other Eight Tribulation Half-Saints, that was all.
Facing a half-saint who has undergone six tribulations.
The gap remains significant.
Now Shen Changqing has truly witnessed just how vast the difference is between a half-saint at the ninth tribulation.
Although there is a gap between the lower three tribulations and the half-saints, this gap is not too obvious.
Someone with such profound foundation as the Immortal Demon God can rival, or even defeat, a Second Tribulation Half-Saint with the cultivation of a First Tribulation Half-Saint.
But as time went on, the gap widened.
Even without using other supreme treasures, Shen Changqing's strength is comparable to that of a true Second Tribulation Half-Saint.
but--
There was no chance of fighting back against the Six Tribulations Half-Saint of the Nine Mountains Venerable.
Followed by.
Shen Changqing is an opponent at a level below.
A fifth-stage half-saint, he was suppressed after only thirty breaths!
A fourth-level half-saint was suppressed after only a quarter of an hour!
A 3rd-stage Half-Saint fought a bloody battle for an hour before finally being defeated and dying!
A half-saint at the second tribulation, the outcome is evenly matched!
Shen Changqing was no match for powerful Second Tribulation Half-Saints, but he could defeat some Second Tribulation Half-Saints of average strength.
The time that follows.
Shen Changqing was immersed in the fourth layer of space, fighting against many semi-saints.
Now that the Great Tribulation has not yet arrived and immortality has not yet been achieved, it is practically impossible to continue improving one's cultivation level.
Whether in terms of cultivation level or spiritual essence, Shen Changqing had cultivated to the pinnacle of the Immortal Emperor realm, and the same was true for his physical body.
Although...
If given the opportunity, he could go even further and achieve physical sainthood.
but.
Achieving physical sainthood is no easy feat.
That final half-step was like an insurmountable chasm, even more difficult than an ordinary Immortal Emperor breaking through to the Half-Saint realm.
The only way to improve one's strength right now is to hone one's skills against other half-saints.
This is the approach taken.
They can also use the paths of other semi-saints to perfect their own path.
Shen Changqing currently has a considerable amount of semi-saint essence in his hands. Rather than keeping it unused, it would be more practical to further improve himself.
In each battle, Shen Changqing's mastery of various supernatural abilities became increasingly profound, and his understanding of the power of the Great Dao deepened.
among them.
Shen Changqing even tried out the power of the Great Dao of Karmic Fire.
Although the opponents evolved from the Seven Mysterious Divine Towers do not have any karma, even without karma as nourishment, the methods of the Karmic Fire Dao are still extraordinary.
……
"boom!"
Xiao Yangzi remained expressionless, and with a wave of his hand, he unleashed a sword strike that cleaved through billions of miles of void, leaving behind a deep, unhealable rift.
Seeing this, Shen Changqing took a step forward and threw a punch at Xiao Yangzi in front of him.
This simple and unadorned punch contains the power of myriad paths. One can see the vastness of Buddhist light, the burning of karmic fire, and the chilling nature of swordsmanship. It seems to have endless variations, but these variations vanish in an instant, transforming into the ultimate simplicity of the Great Dao.
The moment the two forces collided, the sword energy shattered, and all paths were annihilated.
In the blink of an eye, Shen Changqing's body was pierced by the sword energy, but the power of his punch also broke through layers of void, and the remaining force landed on Xiao Yangzi.
The latter's body trembled, and he stopped in his tracks, taking a step back. His flesh seemed to crack.
But the next breath.
Xiao Yangzi's figure dissipated.
A beam of life-giving light descended, completely healing all of Shen Changqing's injuries.
He stood frozen in place, savoring the power of the punch he had just received.
After what seemed like an eternity, Shen Changqing finally exhaled a breath of stale air, a smile appearing on his face.
"Observe the myriad paths of life, and awaken to your true self!"
"My fist is my way!"
"This path can be called the True Martial Path!"
Shen Changqing smiled.
This moment.
He finally found the true path that belonged to him, the path to immortality that would lead him to become a semi-saint in the future.
This path is neither the Karmic Fire Path of the Great Sage of Crossing Calamity, nor the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Path he once mastered, nor Lu Qingzhou's Mountain and Sea Sword Path, but the True Martial Path.
By observing the myriad paths of sentient beings, one can glimpse one's true self within the Great Dao!
Then, by using one's true self as a furnace and the myriad paths as fuel, one can eventually attain the True Martial Great Dao!
Shen Changqing understood.
At this moment, he had truly found the path to breaking through to the level of a half-saint.
Although the True Martial Path is only in its initial stage, it is sufficient for Shen Changqing.
This is him now.
Their strength has improved significantly compared to the past.
When Shen Changqing faced Xiao Yangzi, a half-saint at the third tribulation, he was no match for him and could only hold out for a while before being defeated.
But this time is different.
Although Shen Changqing still ended in defeat, at the moment of his defeat, he truly hurt Xiao Yangzi.
Although Xiao Yangzi's strength is not considered very strong among the many half-saints, his performance was not particularly outstanding when competing for a share of the Longevity Immortal Mine.
But one thing is undeniable.
That means Xiao Yangzi's strength is definitely not simple.
The fact that the other party was able to reach the Third Tribulation Half-Saint Realm is enough to explain everything.
The fact that a cultivator at the Immortal Emperor realm could injure a Tribulation Half-Saint demonstrates the formidable power of the True Martial Dao.
Then.
With a thought, Shen Changqing directly entered the first level of space.
The reason I just comprehended the Dao in the fourth level of space is because I haven't fully digested the insights from that new Dao. Such a good opportunity is fleeting, and if I miss it, it won't be so easy to comprehend it again next time.
now.
Having grasped the rudiments of the True Martial Dao, Shen Changqing will now go into seclusion for a period of time to fully master the power of this Dao.
Within the first layer of space.
Time passes a hundred times faster.
Shen Changqing sat cross-legged in the void like an ancient divine mountain, with numerous illusory images of the Great Dao River appearing behind him, evolving into the cosmic galaxy, revealing the birth and death of all things.
With the power of swordsmanship, it can transform into boundless mountains and seas!
There are deities and Buddhas seated in the heavens—
Among the many illusory images of the Great Dao River, there is a solid Great Dao River that appears and disappears. Compared to the other illusory images of the Great Dao River, this Great Dao River seems somewhat small, but it gives people a feeling that cannot be ignored.
Time passed slowly, but Shen Changqing remained motionless.
It could be ten thousand years!
It could be a million years!
More likely, it will take a hundred million years.
This day.
The solidified Great Dao River suddenly surged, and the terrifying power of the Great Dao pierced through the void of the first layer. All the remaining illusory images of the Great Dao River were instantly shattered and annihilated in the face of such power.
"boom!!!"
The True Martial Path stretches across the void, its overwhelming power as vast as an abyss.
for a long time.
The great road and the long river are hidden.
Shen Changqing opened his eyes.
"The True Martial Path has been achieved!"
"Now that I have come this far, all I need to do is wait for the Great Tribulation to arrive and for immortality to manifest. Then I can step into the realm of a half-saint and reach the pinnacle of immortality!"
At this point, Shen Changqing had already sensed the barrier to immortality, but because the Heavenly Dao concealed it, immortality was not apparent, so he could not truly take that final step.
In fact.
If this were the Great Tribulation period, Shen Changqing would be able to break through to the Half-Saint realm on the spot.
but--
In order to truly take this step, Shen Changqing also spent a long period of seclusion.
Three million years in the outside world.
The Seven Mysterious Divine Tower has stood for a full three hundred million years.
This year.
If calculated by actual age, Shen Changqing has cultivated for exactly one billion years.
A billion years of cultivation.
He has the qualifications to become a semi-saint.
Such a cultivation speed, even in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, wouldn't be unprecedented, but it would definitely be among the top tier.
……
Inside the Boundless Palace.
Shen Changqing, dressed in a purple Taoist robe, sat in the main seat, while the others were several Supreme Elders and the Nine Peak Masters and Elders.
Each peak is now reporting on the changes that have occurred during this period, and Shen Changqing simply listens silently without saying a word.
Over millions of years, the Xuantian Dao Sect has undergone changes, but has not experienced many upheavals.
Now, the reputation of Xuantian Dao Sect has spread far and wide, and many forces in the two hundred mid-level immortal domains understand that Xuantian Dao Sect should be the overlord.
No force has the confidence to contend with it.
Under these circumstances, naturally no one dared to provoke the Xuantian Dao Sect.
After the last person finished speaking, Shen Changqing finally spoke up: "I've calculated the time, and the next Heavenly Dao Battlefield should open in less than ten million years, right?"
"The sect leader is right. In another 9.5 million years, the Heavenly Dao Battlefield will open."
There are now many cultivators in the Divine Heaven Domain. If the next Heavenly Dao Battlefield opens, the Divine Heaven Domain can at least be promoted to a high-level Immortal Domain.
If everything goes smoothly, advancing to the top tier of the Immortal Realm isn't out of the question!
Yang Daoxu's expression also became somewhat excited as he spoke.
Top-tier Immortal Realm!
Behind these four words lies a wealth of cultivation resources.
Don't be fooled by the fact that there's only a slight difference between a high-level immortal realm and a top-tier immortal realm; that slight difference is an insurmountable chasm.
If it were the Xuantian Dao Sect hundreds of years ago, it would naturally not be so easy to truly take control of a top-tier immortal realm.
But things are different now.
Besides the sect leader, the Xuantian Dao Sect also has four powerful experts at the half-saint level, making it a force that can suppress a region of immortals.
Even before the chaos of the calamity, some of the weaker top immortal realms only had a handful of half-saints.
With the current strength of the Xuantian Dao Sect, even if the Divine Heaven Domain truly advances to a top-tier Immortal Domain, it is not impossible for them to maintain their current status.
To put it another way...
If the Xuantian Dao Sect truly loses complete control over the Divine Heaven Domain, but this Immortal Domain advances to the top level, then the benefits the sect can obtain will be far greater than what it can currently offer.
In any case, if the Immortal Realm can advance, it will be more beneficial than harmful to the local forces.
Upon hearing this, the other peak masters all nodded slightly.
obviously.
They all agreed with Yang Daoxu's statement.
Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing nodded: "That is true, but there are still some twists and turns for the Divine Heaven Domain to advance to the top Immortal Domain."
Before the Heavenly Dao Battlefield begins, sects need to improve their strength as much as possible to prepare for the upcoming battle.
"I intend to make another trip to the Divine Sun Domain. Any prodigies within my sect who are at the Immortal King or Ancient Immortal Realm are welcome to accompany me. If they can inscribe their names on the Heavenly Dao Divine Stele and receive blessings from the Heavenly Dao, it will greatly benefit my sect!"
This sentence.
This startled many people, and their faces immediately lit up with joy.