tkworld Chapter 175 Raw Rice Cooked Mature Rice
Chapter 175 Raw Rice Cooked Mature Rice
Chapter 175: Turning Raw Rice into Cooked Rice
Qin Muling didn't need to participate in the second part of the gathering of immortals.
Of course, Senior Sister Xue Bingxuan had a deep understanding of alchemy in the field of pill refining. In the past, she often practiced alchemy in the sect and the pills she refined were quite famous among the younger disciples. This time, she could show off her skills and probably earn a good ranking.
Second Senior Sister Cheng Yulan came from a family that excelled in the art of formations. She had been exposed to it since childhood and had now become an expert in formations. Senior Sister Luo Huan, on the other hand, excelled in the art of talismans. Both of them could participate.
As for Third Senior Sister, she was a sword cultivator, and Fourth Senior Sister was a body cultivator, so they couldn't participate. However, they were not disappointed. While the senior sisters went to compete, they could stay at the residence and cultivate with the junior martial brother, which felt quite pleasant.
"...This Supreme Primordial Heavenly Origin Pill is good. Can you use it now, junior martial brother?" Luo Wanqing hesitantly asked.
Xue Bingxuan shook her head, "It's impossible. This kind of Heavenly Rank spirit pill can only be refined by someone with the cultivation of an Origin Immortal. Junior martial brother doesn't have the fortune to enjoy it."
Qin Muling smiled, "It's okay. You can use it yourselves. Whether I have it or not, my cultivation will still increase rapidly."
When it came to the grade of spirit pills, nothing could compare to the Innate Primordial Spirit Root that had grown. Even legendary immortal-grade pills couldn't compare. So Qin Muling didn't really care.
Yu Lingzhou asked, "What are you going to do with this accumulation of heavenly and earthly merits, junior martial brother? Will you keep it for yourself?"
For other monstrous geniuses, five hundred million heavenly and earthly merits would be enough to break through from the True Self Realm to the True Immortal realm. Qin Muling's situation was a bit special, but it was no problem for him to break through from the True Self Realm, pass the Heart Demon Realm and the Destiny Realm, and reach the peak of the Immortal Transformation realm.
Of course, this kind of cultivation that was achieved solely through external resources and without any tempering and accumulation would definitely be unstable and would leave behind some hidden dangers, which would not be conducive to future growth.
Qin Muling pondered for a moment, "Should I repay some of the debts first?"
Originally, Emperor Qing Huan was willing to lend Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace one billion heavenly and earthly merits, mostly because of Qin Muling. He also specified that only he could repay this debt. Although the repayment period was relatively lenient, the interest was still quite high.
By repaying half of the debt now, the pressure in the future would be much smaller.
Yueyi Heavenly Sovereign said, "I think it's better for you to keep it for yourself. As long as your cultivation improves, it won't be so difficult to earn heavenly and earthly merits in the future. Besides, the entire sect will advance and retreat together with you."
Emperor Qing Huan demanded that only Qin Muling repay the debt, but Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace couldn't really leave this matter to him alone. They would definitely earn heavenly and earthly merits together as a whole sect and bear this huge debt together.
Qin Muling was slightly moved and said after thinking, "Alright, I will first go into seclusion to break through the Heart Demon Realm, and then inform Master about this matter to see what she thinks."
"Very well, let's go into seclusion together," Xue Bingxuan said calmly. The other four senior sisters also understood and followed Qin Muling as he walked towards the cultivation room.
The Spiritual Light of Enlightenment on the junior martial brother's body was definitely not to be missed.
After the formation that shielded them was activated, Qin Muling suddenly asked, "Senior Sister, how far is Master from the realm of Quasi-Saint Emperor?"
Xue Bingxuan was slightly taken aback, "I'm not sure, there should be a difference of two or three major realms, I think. Perhaps only those Elders would know."
"Understood."
Qin Muling didn't say anything more. Originally, he was considering whether to let Mu Yinghua ascend to the position of Emperor before discussing it further. Five hundred million merits from the heavens and earth should have been enough, but now it seems that he had oversimplified the problem. This number is far from enough.
If it were really that easy, there would definitely be many more Quasi-Saint Emperors in the Extreme Void Starry Sky than there are now.
...
Princess Longyi had just returned to her palace when she was called away by a female official sent by Emperor Qing Huan. She went to see her mother with a heart full of confusion.
Emperor Qing Huan was currently reading scriptures in her Cave Mansion. When she saw her daughter approaching, she gently put down the jade scroll in her hand and asked,
"So, he decided to keep the five hundred million merits for himself?"
"It should... be like that?" Princess Longyi said uncertainly. After Qin Muling received those merits, he didn't mention the issue of repaying the debt. Instead, he chose to keep them for himself, so he must be planning to use them on himself.
Moreover, based on the attitude of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace towards him, unless he is willing, no one can take what belongs to him.
"What do you think his cultivation level will be after he comes out of seclusion this time? Immortal Ascension realm? Or Origin Immortal?" Emperor Qing Huan asked.
"It should be the Heart Demon Realm, right?" Princess Longyi pondered. "If he is smart, he won't rely too much on this thing to improve his cultivation. Otherwise, he will face extraordinary troubles in the future."
Emperor Qing Huan smiled and said, "If he really does that, it means we have misjudged him, and we don't need to keep an eye on him anymore!"
"Is that so?" Princess Longyi pondered.
The figure of Aunt Su appeared, silently saluted, and presented a jade slip. Inside, it recorded the list of delicacies and fine wines that Qin Muling consumed at the banquet, densely packed with a large number of items.
"Haha, indeed... Before I became... I didn't have such a strong appetite as him!" Emperor Qing Huan examined the jade slip, her voice revealing neither joy nor anger.
She looked at her daughter in front of her and said, "If he really doesn't want to leave Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace in the future, what will you do?"
"Then... give up?" Princess Longyi also hesitated and couldn't make a decision. Although she had a good impression of Qin Muling and approved of him as a potential Dao companion, she found it difficult to accept when she learned that he already had a Dao companion.
As the daughter of an Emperor, her status and position were extremely noble. In the future, she would definitely hold a high position in the Dao court, wielding great power. How could she share a man with other women? Her dignity and pride wouldn't allow it.
Emperor Qing Huan said meaningfully, "Other than giving up, do you have no other way? For example, directly snatching him away? The good things in the Extreme Void Starry Sky are extremely limited. If you don't fight for them, why do you think those good things will belong to you? Others won't willingly give them to you, right?"
"But, but..."
Princess Longyi's expression was conflicted. In truth, she wasn't as ruthless and shameless as she appeared. She couldn't bring herself to do such things, so she hesitated in making a decision.
"Alright, go back and think it over yourself!" Emperor Qing Huan waved his hand, signaling his daughter to leave.
After her figure disappeared outside the Cave Mansion, Emperor Qing Huan's gaze fell on Su Yin, lost in thought.
This Golden Immortal's name was Su Yuanzhen, a trusted confidant who had followed the Emperor for many years. Princess Longyi had also been raised by her.
"This girl is still somewhat indecisive. I'm a bit worried," Emperor Qing Huan sighed softly.
Su Yuanzhen smiled and said, "It's not entirely the Princess's fault. She has always had an easy life, getting whatever she wanted, and always the best. No one dared to compete with her. Now, asking her to lower herself and fight for a man with other women, she can't adapt to it all at once, that's why..."
"Perhaps," Emperor Qing Huan's tone softened, "but as for Qin Muling's true identity and origins, I have some guesses now. Although the possibility is small, if it is true, it would be too shocking and even I would be afraid and unsure of how to handle it."
Su Yuanzhen listened in shock, "Are you saying that Qin Muling came from... that place? How is that possible? There has never been such a precedent in the Extreme Void Starry Sky."
She vaguely guessed the Emperor's meaning, but the legend of the Innate Hongmeng Divine Object taking form, except for the ancient era of the opening of heaven and earth and the initial judgment of Hongmeng, was impossible in the current Extreme Void Starry Sky.
Of course, if it were confirmed, Qin Muling's value would immediately rise to an unparalleled height. The higher-ups of the Daoist Court would spare no effort to keep him. Not to mention Princess Longyi willingly marrying him, it would be only natural for him to have a position as an Emperor in the Daoist Court.
"I'm just speculating, I have no certainty," Emperor Qing Huan said calmly. "The probability of being wrong is also high. Moreover, even if it is true, we still have to face..."
A faint and clear radiance spread quietly, enveloping her and Su Yuanzhen, isolating them from the outside world and shielding them from the secrets of yin and yang.
Then she continued, "We also have to face the original owner of the Genesis Star Palace. Last time, based on my calculations with Emperor Xuan Yin and Emperor Wei De, we basically confirmed that she should still be alive, but for various reasons, her true body is still sleeping in a mysterious temporal realm. However, it is not ruled out that she may have avatars walking in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, searching for the missing Innate Primordial Spirit Seed."
"And she should have quite a few subordinates, with strength not inferior to the Supreme Daoist Lineage and the Apex Level Great Teachings. If the Daoist Court has to face such an enemy in the future, it may be troublesome."
Su Yuanzhen frowned, "Is she really a Hongmeng Saint Supreme? If not, then our Daoist Court doesn't seem to have to fear her. So what if the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed was cultivated by her? We should just seize it!"
Emperor Qing Huan shook her head, "The quasi-saints are also divided into three, six, and nine ranks. If her true body fully recovers, even the three of us Emperors may not be able to suppress her, so I said this matter is troublesome."
Su Yuanzhen's pretty face paled, "Then Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace in the future... won't it be in danger?"
Emperor Qing Huan sighed softly, "If Qin Muling is really the target she is looking for, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace can only rely on their own luck. When the truth is revealed to the world, they may not be able to escape her wrath. It's not impossible for them to suffer the calamity of annihilation. The glory of their inheritance, which has lasted for tens of thousands of years, may be reduced to ashes."
Although they didn't know the true nature of the original owner of the Genesis Star Palace, seeing their own Cave Mansion and Daoist Court being harmed in such a way, even a clay figure would be angry, let alone a Transcendent existence close to the Hongmeng Supreme realm.
When the truth is exposed, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace is likely to be the target of her anger. It is not impossible for them to suffer the calamity of annihilation. The glory of their inheritance, which has lasted for tens of thousands of years, may be reduced to ashes.
Su Yuanzhen asked, "So are we just going to ignore Qin Muling? Since he might really have come from that place, we should think of a way to keep him with us for a while, even if it means getting significant benefits."
"So, I'll leave this task to you!" Emperor Qing Huan looked at the stunning beauty and said, "In the future, when Princess Longyi finds a partner, you will also serve as an attendant as part of her dowry. It is most appropriate for you to verify Qin Muling's true identity."
Su Yuanzhen blushed and hesitated, "What if he insists on not cooperating?"
Emperor Qing Huan snorted, "Then we'll cross that bridge when we come to it! Is your Golden Immortal Dao Fruit fake? It should be easy for you to handle this."
"Alright, I understand," Su Yuanzhen reluctantly agreed.
...
In the cultivation room, Qin Muling had entered a state of deep enlightenment. The Spiritual Light of Enlightenment shimmered around him, while Xue Bingxuan and five senior sisters sat around him, also meditating in silence.
Although they couldn't immediately break through to the True Immortal realm, it was no problem for them to elevate their cultivation to the peak of the Origin Immortal realm. After the grand gathering of immortals ended, they could naturally break through when they returned to the sect.
The majestic golden seal floated above Qin Muling's head, radiating a dense golden light of merit that poured down like water. Countless essences of spiritual energy descended from the depths of the void, flowing into Qin Muling's body like converging rivers.
As the five-colored radiance circulated around Qin Muling, his cultivation began to soar. From the sixth level of the True Self Realm, it rose all the way to the perfect ninth level of the True Self Realm. The surging blood energy became more and more powerful, exerting an increasingly strong pressure.
In the depths of his sea of consciousness, the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed was nourished by a vast amount of heavenly and earthly merits. The obscure and profound Dao patterns on its surface became brighter and brighter. Layers of auspicious clouds and radiant lights emerged, transforming into a rich melody of the heavenly and earthly spiritual essence. They slowly and continuously integrated with Qin Muling's divine soul, enhancing his innate endowment.
However, as his cultivation increased, abnormal changes began to occur in Qin Muling's dantian. Amidst the violent surge of an unprecedented elemental energy, countless dark and cold flames in the shape of wishful objects appeared out of thin air. From the inside out, they began to burn his organs and physical body frantically.
The calamity of the heart demon had arrived.
This was the first major calamity on the path of cultivation. Unlike previous realms, from the True Self Realm to the Heart Demon Realm, one must undergo the test of calamities. If they couldn't overcome it, their flesh and soul would turn to ashes, and they would perish.
In an instant, an immeasurable sea of calamitous fire enveloped Qin Muling's entire body. Countless faint, ethereal black shadows emerged from the void, emitting a chilling aura. The ten-thousand-year cold jade cloud bed beneath him quietly melted, and even the formation restrictions in the cultivation room showed signs of being unable to withstand the pressure.
"How terrifying is this calamity? How could it be like this?"
The senior sisters woke up one after another, looking at Qin Muling, who had turned into a fiery figure, and were all shocked.
They had never encountered such a violent heart demon calamity before. Even when they transcended their own tribulations, it was not as exaggerated as this.
The higher the rank of the cultivation technique and scripture, the more profound the accumulation of mana, and the more severe the heart demon calamity it would trigger. At this moment, Qin Muling's heart demon calamity erupted completely, with a tendency to level the entire palace.
"It's not surprising. With Junior Brother's accumulation, this level of calamity is just right," Xue Bingxuan calmly said. She activated the formation to protect the cultivation room and used a secret technique to inform the elders guarding outside. In the current situation, no one could help. Qin Muling could only rely on himself to get through it.
(End of this chapter)