Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 1055 - 138: Phoenix
Although Zhen Chan is an Ancient Method Practitioner, or rather a Pre-Ancient Method Practitioner, he doesn't have any favorable opinions of the cultivators on Spirit Phoenix Island. Quite the opposite, he wishes all these guys would die.
The reason is simple: ten thousand years ago, he was killed by the Emperor's Extreme Split Sky Dao, and his corpse wasn't even known whether it was fed to some Demon Beast or benefited some unknown Evil Path Cultivator. All the cultivators on Spirit Phoenix Island are vassals of the Emperor's Extreme Split Sky Dao; they are either accomplices of the extermination revenge from ten thousand years ago or the bastards who stood by while Luofu Xuanqing Palace was wiped out.
More importantly, he is currently actually a vassal of Wang Qi, a Modern Cultivator, and has no direct ties with anyone on Spirit Phoenix Island.
Therefore, when Qiushui Daoist pushed the Da Luo Chaos Heaven Scripture to the final hurdle of achieving Carefree, he let out a schadenfreude chuckle.
Wang Qi, with less experience, is of course not as familiar with this matter as Zhen Chan. He pondered, "The most significant change from Body Integration to Mahayana is moving from Divine Separation Sense Transformation to Unity of My Method, with the mind and spirit relying on the Magic Body, where the law doesn't perish, and my mind remains. Even if the form is dispersed, it can instantly recover, as long as some power remains, possession or reliance on a Magic Artifact is possible - this ability further translates into Immortals, the method of 'transcend tribulation', where even with a little residue, they can exist long-term. Apart from that, there aren't more substantial progressions from Mahayana Realm compared to Body Integration Realm. Theoretically, failure rate at this step isn't high..."
"That's true for you. Theoretically, theoretically, huh, did you know, even transitioning from Early Stage Golden Core to Mid Stage is also a hurdle for Ancient Method Practitioners? How many outstanding geniuses were caught not at the last hurdle, but couldn't break through certain lesser stages within a major Realm?" Zhen Chan sneered, "The theoretical probability isn't low, and the difficulty isn't high? But do you know how many people simply never have the chance for this breakthrough?"
It's said that as long as resources are sufficient, even a pig could evidently be stacked up to success, but how many in history had such financial power?
Wang Qi paused for a moment, "Incomprehensible."
In this current age, transitioning from Qi Cultivation to Golden Core, by following established methods systematically, poses no obstacles, seamlessly like progressing within one single realm. Only the Primordial Spirit Heaven Barrier is a significant hurdle. And beyond the Primordial Spirit Heaven Barrier, it appears only the "Nirvana Tribulation" and "Carefree Inquiry" compete as substantial hurdles. Other advancements present no issue.
For someone like him who has encountered no obstacles at each step, the difficulties of ancient cultivators advancing ten thousand years ago are unimaginable.
Zhen Chan snorted, his tone carrying a hint of pride, "Besides, what he's cultivating isn't some insignificant technique, but our Luofu Xuanqing Palace's Absolute Skill, Da Luo Chaos Heaven Scripture. Innate Taiyi, strengthens the heart, enhances 'self'; Innate Tai Chu, preserves the spirit, elevates 'thought'; Innate Taishi, Innate Tausu, increases strength; Innate Taiji, achieves myriad laws."
"Right now, the person undergoing this advancement is a mess, living long enough, keeping the original heart, commendable cultivation of mind, 'Tai Chu devoid of self', barely; but his determination is very unstable, impure, with no unwavering thoughts towards his own path, therefore, Innate Tai Chu is considered abolished; he relies on others for advancement; his foundation is unsturdy, mana impure, though his Qi Cultivation Skills are quite adept, this factor is being forcefully suppressed by him. But pressure is ultimately still pressure, flaws always exist, Taishi or Tausu are far from perfect; lastly, he himself is not skilled with spells, with no particular research in Yin Yang Transformation. He evidently follows the 'All rivers flowing into the sea' approach... this Taiji Transformation, deduced poorly."
"Innate Five Taos, this person has lost at least three, how to achieve this?"
As if to prove Zhen Chan's words, in the Forbidden City Phoenix Tomb, the light wheel purely composed of mana suddenly lost its balance. The orderly rise and fall of Taiji Double Fish transformed into two poisonous dragons or hungry wolves devouring each other in ferocious conflict within moments. In this process, the Taiji light wheel teetered, always on the verge of collapse.
The Mahayana Realm, after all, isn't so easy to reach.
Then, heaven and earth overturned. The turbulent flow of Spiritual Energy resurged the Phoenix Tomb Dungeon. Centering on the Forbidden City Phoenix Tomb, the entire dungeon's Spirit Energy Environment became chaotic and cluttered. Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators who hadn't completely distanced themselves felt a sweetness rise in their throats, and their mana unexpectedly showed signs of rebellion!
"High-order cultivators generally won't attempt breakthroughs in crowded places. On one hand, the instant their internal power goes out of control during a failed breakthrough, they could inflict heavy casualties among low order cultivators. Additionally, too many low order cultivators can form interference in their sense of Heaven and Earth." Zhen Chan's tone carried a hint of ridicule, "Seems like Spirit Phoenix Island, is already lacking space for high-order cultivators to breakthrough."
All high-order Ancient Method Practitioners on Spirit Phoenix Island turned pale. They realized that this cultivator's Mahayana breakthrough was about to fail. And the backlash from chaotic Spiritual Power, would unquestionably harm them. This damage is relatively minor for mortals, whereas for cultivators in such an environment, absorbing Spiritual Energy is highly probable to lead to deviation. A high-order cultivator's failed breakthrough often results in a region being abandoned for months or even years.
But now Ancient Method Practitioners only have Spirit Phoenix Island. Abandoning Spirit Phoenix Island, they either have to fight desperately against Sea Demons or head to Shenzhou Continent to face death!
And those in the Unification Stage exhibit a hint of sympathy for their impending fate.
—Mahayana... ultimately unreachable...
Just then, a miracle occurred.
Thin threads of crimson flame suddenly sprouted from the ground. Inside Forbidden City Phoenix Tomb, all remaining conscious Emperor's Extreme Split Sky Dao disciples widened their eyes, closely watching this marvel.
At this moment, the whole ground of Forbidden City Phoenix Tomb seemed ignited, with crimson Spirit Fire emerging from the cracks between each piece of brick and stone. This peculiar flame evaporated, emitting a joyous, thriving aura.
The Holy Emperor Venerable slowly raised one hand, forcibly expelled seven drops of blood through his pores, and flung them out. The Spirit Fire swiftly orbited around the Holy Emperor Venerable's blood. The air friction generated a delightful, piercing, high-pitched bird cry.
As if the legendary — Phoenix Cry!
A gigantic Spirit Fire Phoenix raised its wings high, Phoenix Spirit Fire reaching up to the dungeon's ceiling yet not scorching it. Then, the phoenix merged with a leap, merging as one with the silhouette undergoing breakthrough.
Phoenix Nirvana!
At this instant, many low-order cultivators recalled a rumor, a tale regarded as a talking point. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
Rumor has it, when Emperor's Extreme Split Sky Dao cultivators migrated to this island, to fulfill the "Phoenix Tomb" name, and solidify their resolve to rise again in counterattack, never to linger long, they specially killed a phoenix beneath the foundation of today's Forbidden City Phoenix Tomb as sacrifice.
Up until today, the majority took it as a joke.
In the legends, the dragon and phoenix are equally divine beasts. If the Dragon Demon is so powerful, the Phoenix must not be weak either. Upon first arriving here, Phoenix Tomb in the Forbidden City had only the Holy Emperor Venerable, a single Mahayana Cultivator—how then could one hunt the phoenix?
Yet at this moment, everyone believed it. They had no choice but to believe. With occurrences like Spiritual Fire Nirvana and aiding ascension happening, what could be impossible?
Some high-level cultivators were so excited they couldn't contain themselves. At this moment, they truly believed that the Holy Emperor Venerable might eventually lead them to escape this world full of heterodox paths.
Sima Jue glanced sidelong at Mei Sicheng and murmured, "A millennium of practice is not as good as finding the right patron... hehe."
He dared not say more, lest Wang Qi finds out.
The emergence of the Phoenix signaled the success of the Mahayana. The morale of Ancient Method Practitioners was finally revitalized.
Under the influence of Phoenix Spirit Fire, Qiushui Daoist's Taiji Magic Power Wheel regained stability and gradually became orderly. Then, the Taiji Light Wheel slowly retracted until it vanished from sight. Following this, Qiushui Daoist's form appeared before everyone.
He opened his eyes and slowly descended to the ground, his first action being to bow deeply: "Immeasurable gratitude to the Emperor Venerable, subordinate pledges eternal gratitude..."
This statement rang loud as thunder, echoing far and wide.
This was a sign of excessive power, beyond one's control.
At this moment, all the high-level cultivators nearly shed tears.
—Two thousand years, finally... finally another Mahayana Cultivator has emerged!
—There is hope for retak -ing Shenzhou!
—Even if not, ascending from this realm holds promise!
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Compared to the fervor of those Ancient Method Practitioners, Wang Qi thoughtfully nodded.
Just now, the instance the Phoenix Spirit Fire emerged, another force within him trembled, nearly stirring.
Of course, it wasn't the three Dragon Clan Coins derived from the Ancient Dragon Emperor's Divine Power Talisman. There was not much connection between dragons and phoenixes. Even with any existing ties, avian-class phoenixes initially appeared during the Primordial Demon Clan era, not overlapping with the peak of Dragon Clan civilization, let alone placed side by side. Human clan myths do pair dragons and phoenixes, but dragons never regarded themselves as equal or superior to phoenixes simply to fit human narratives.
What was drawn was the Life Flame.
The Phoenix Spirit Fire is essentially a manifestation of "negative entropy" akin to Life Flame.
Precisely because of this, the already falling out of order Taiji Light Wheel stabilized, gradually completing its transformation.
"The innate divine ability of the Phoenix clan is indeed similar to the approach of Life Flame, truly formidable."
—However, compared to the splendor of Dragon Clan civilization, it pales.
Lying on the ground, Wang Qi felt the environment around him after a moment's lament.
It was dire. In the quest for Mahayana breakthrough, the mysterious cultivator ravenously drew power, causing many arrays on the island to descend into temporary chaos, needing realignment. Even the mysterious law of the Heavenly Book Tower, connecting all the texts, was temporarily halted.
Then, both the Divine Country Technique of the Holy Emperor Venerable and Wang Qi's Heart Demon Mystic Net were momentarily weakened due to the sudden low spirit energy environment.
All requires rebuilding.
Wang Qi sighed deeply, lamenting his burdensome fate.
—Rebuilding, isn't it just the best chance to install backdoors?
In the coming days, he'll be busily occupied.
