Chapter 304: Great Destiny Physique Search Opportunity
From the moment Li Qingqiu opened his eyes, he continued waiting. About one hour passed.
“Hu——”
Li Qingqiu exhaled a breath of turbid air. His strength no longer increased; it had already reached an abundant and overflowing state.
He could now confirm that the Hundred-Refinement Demonic Body had truly taken effect. Comparing himself to Yuan Li, although it was not as exaggerated as a hundredfold difference, it was at least dozens of times greater.
It seemed that the potential of the Hundred-Refinement Demonic Body had been underestimated.
It could perfectly adapt to any other form of power—this alone was extraordinary.
He slowly stood up and stretched his muscles and bones. Strange sounds rang out from throughout his body.
Nangong E and Lin Chuan immediately stepped forward, looking at him with excitement. Lin Chuan could not help but ask, “Senior Brother, are you and Yuan Li cultivating the same divine art?”
Li Qingqiu smiled and said, “Do not speak of this. It is my secret. Even Li’er must not know. Do you understand?”
Lin Chuan immediately vowed never to reveal it. Nangong E also nodded solemnly.
No matter what, the stronger Li Qingqiu became, the better it was for them.
After becoming Ghost Cultivators, they had gained new goals. They did not wish for their souls to scatter or to be reincarnated.
Afterward, Li Qingqiu walked toward the stone gate of his Cave Dwelling. He intended to continue studying the formidable aspects of the Undying Overlord Body.
At this moment, he could feel incomparably powerful strength. As for the regenerative ability of his physical body, he did not yet have a clear understanding.
The Undying Overlord Body also granted a certain degree of control over the power of Heaven and Earth. This made him very curious.
When he stepped out of the Cave Dwelling, sunlight poured down upon him.
Though it was still deep winter and snow covered Clear Sky Mountain, the sunlight felt warm.
Facing the blazing sun, he stretched lazily.
It seemed as though Heaven itself was congratulating the Clear Sky Sect for surviving this calamity.
Li Qingqiu had left in haste earlier because he was certain those demons could not harm Yuan Li. Perhaps this tribulation could be ended by Yuan Li alone.
“Sect Master, you…”
A voice came from the side. Li Qingqiu glanced over and saw Yun Cai standing in the forest, staring at him in a daze.
Before emerging, Li Qingqiu had already sensed her aura. Seeing her expression, he revealed a meaningful smile.
He wondered what he looked like now through the perspective of the All-Law Spiritual Eyes.
“How is this possible…”
Yun Cai looked at Li Qingqiu, her heart churning like a raging sea.
In the past, Li Qingqiu’s Vital Energy had already felt like a blazing sun to her. Now, he was even more exaggerated. His physical strength was even more overwhelming than his Vital Energy. Merely standing there, he gave her boundless pressure.
She even felt that Li Qingqiu could crush Clear Sky Mountain.
The sensation his strength gave her was similar to Yuan Li’s, yet far more terrifying—on an entirely different level.
“So Yuan Li became this powerful because he received the Sect Master’s inheritance…”
Yun Cai formed the same thought as Lin Chuan and Nangong E.
Looking at Li Qingqiu’s vast Vital Energy and strength, Yun Cai suddenly felt that the sect’s current crisis amounted to nothing.
Before such power, any scheme or conspiracy was meaningless.
Li Qingqiu asked, “What is it? Do you need something?”
He understood Yun Cai’s character. She would not reveal his transformation. To this day, no one knew what special effect her All-Law Spiritual Eyes possessed, nor had she ever spread what she saw regarding the relative strengths of others.
Hearing his question, Yun Cai came back to her senses and said, “Nothing. I was just passing by.”
After speaking, she turned and left, even forgetting to perform a salute.
Originally, she had wanted to ask Li Qingqiu about Yuan Li’s transformation. Now she felt there was no need.
She had been deeply stimulated and decided to return to cultivate diligently, for she knew that from now on she had gained another rival—Yuan Li, an existence even more terrifying than the other disciples.
Watching Yun Cai leave directly, Li Qingqiu shook his head and chuckled.
He walked to the edge of the cliff and began sensing the power of Heaven and Earth.
The power of Heaven and Earth was mysterious and profound. After achieving the Undying Overlord Body, Li Qingqiu could now perceive it.
Mountains possessed power. Wind possessed power. Water possessed power. All things possessed power. The Undying Overlord Body could mobilize these forces for battle.
It had to be said that such power was excellent. Though it did not belong to him, in battle it could reduce the consumption of Vital Energy and strength.
[Given that this is the first time a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect has awakened a Great Destiny Physique, increasing the Dao Lineage’s destiny, you have obtained one Great Destiny Physique Search Opportunity.]
[Given that the Clear Sky Sect has successfully crushed the Demonic Clan’s full-scale invasion, proving the strength of the Dao Lineage, you have obtained one Fate Trait Selection Opportunity.]
Two consecutive notifications appeared before Li Qingqiu, causing him to freeze.
A Great Destiny Physique Search Opportunity?
This was the first time such a reward had appeared.
Did that not mean he could find another Yuan Li?
This was truly a good thing!
Li Qingqiu was instantly overjoyed. The gains this time were immense; both he and the sect had benefited.
Now, however, a new question arose.
How strong was the Sunlight Realm above the Spirit Perception Realm?
Although he now possessed immense strength, he could not determine the gap between himself and the Sunlight Realm.
The distinction between major realms on the path of immortal cultivation was not merely a matter of Vital Energy strength. Just like the Spirit Perception Realm, which granted Spiritual Sense—its applications were vast. The Sunlight Realm certainly had its own unique aspects.
He needed to seek out Wei Tianxiong and inquire carefully.
With the earlier notification, Li Qingqiu could confirm that the demonic forces roaming the Nine Provinces had already collapsed. The Clear Sky Sect had survived this tribulation, and he could finally rest at ease.
Now, he only needed to wait for Yuan Li’s return.
This calamity made Li Qingqiu realize that the Clear Sky Sect still had many shortcomings. He would need to tighten his management.
Afterward, Li Qingqiu flew toward Wei Tianxiong’s Cave Dwelling.
Wei Tianxiong also resided on Clear Sky Mountain, not far from Li Qingqiu’s dwelling. At this moment, he was not inside but stood upon a cliff, frowning as he gazed into the distance.
When Li Qingqiu landed beside him, he came back to his senses and turned to bow.
“Sect Master, did you sense that powerful aura?” Wei Tianxiong asked nervously.
Yuan Li’s aura had shaken him. He had not dared approach recklessly, fearing it might be an enemy.
His cultivation had yet to recover; he had to remain cautious.
“I sensed it. There is no need to worry. That was one of my disciples—you have met him before,” Li Qingqiu replied calmly.
“A disciple? Who?”
Wei Tianxiong was stunned. The strongest among Li Qingqiu’s disciples had only been at the Spirit Perception Realm. How could such a terrifying aura exist?
Li Qingqiu did not conceal the truth. “Yuan Li. His physique is special.”
Since joining the Clear Sky Sect, Wei Tianxiong’s loyalty had continued to rise, and his character had already been proven trustworthy.
Yuan Li?
Wei Tianxiong widened his eyes and exclaimed, “How is that possible? I remember he was only at the Fourth Layer of the Nourishing Vital Energy Realm. To achieve such a leap… could he be an Ancient Sacred Body of the Mortal World?”
Li Qingqiu’s interest was piqued. “What is an Ancient Sacred Body of the Mortal World?”
Wei Tianxiong’s expression turned complicated as he adjusted his emotions. Taking a deep breath, he said, “Since the path of immortal cultivation was opened, certain special physiques have appeared among mortals. They contain the Great Fortune of Heaven and Earth. Their innate talent far surpasses ordinary people, and they are called Sacred Bodies of the Mortal World. There are many types. Based on what you described, Yuan Li should belong to the type that requires awakening. Such Sacred Bodies are even stronger than those born powerful. I do not know his exact type, but one thing is certain.”
“What?”
“The Clear Sky Sect has been blessed!”
Wei Tianxiong’s tone grew excited. “Even in the Heavenly Nether Sea, there has never been news of a Sacred Body of the Mortal World being born. We must cultivate Yuan Li with full effort. He will certainly surpass the Sunlight Realm and reach even higher. He will be the key figure to break the rule of the Longevity Immortal Alliance!”
After the shock faded, immense joy enveloped his heart.
The Clear Sky Sect had already seemed full of potential. He had never imagined that a Sacred Body of the Mortal World would be born here. It felt like a dream.
He suddenly turned and grabbed Li Qingqiu’s arm, asking excitedly, “How many people know of this?”
“Only you and I,” Li Qingqiu answered.
“Good, good. His physique must never be spread. Otherwise, the Clear Sky Sect will encounter great trouble. When a Sacred Body of the Mortal World is born, Heaven and Earth manifest anomalies—sometimes even appearing in fate signs. The experts of the great sects may already have divined his birth. If so, they will certainly send people to investigate,” Wei Tianxiong said anxiously, almost possessed by urgency.
Li Qingqiu frowned. “They can divine it?”
Wei Tianxiong looked at him and smiled. “Only that such a person has been born—not the exact location. Otherwise, they would not be immortal cultivators but true immortals. Since ancient times, geniuses have always been scattered throughout the mortal world. The cultivation sects everywhere must find ways to recruit them.”
Li Qingqiu let out a breath of relief. He had truly feared Yuan Li might attract the attention of an overwhelmingly powerful sect.
It seemed he could not praise Yuan Li too openly, lest his physique be exposed.
He would need to speak with Yuan Li and warn him.
Seeing Li Qingqiu deep in thought, Wei Tianxiong felt relieved. What he feared most was Li Qingqiu being arrogant and careless. Caution and concern were good signs.
After pondering for a moment, Li Qingqiu asked, “Can the current Yuan Li threaten the Sunlight Realm?”
“Threaten the Sunlight Realm? What a joke!”
Wei Tianxiong’s eyes widened as if he had heard the greatest absurdity.
He shook his head. “Yuan Li’s aura is indeed terrifying. Below the Sunlight Realm, no one can match him. He can even exchange blows with a Sunlight Realm cultivator—but only that.”
Li Qingqiu raised a brow. “What is special about the Sunlight Realm?”
Wei Tianxiong said mysteriously, “The Sunlight Realm is actually called the Heaven-Connecting Sunlight Realm. It establishes a connection with Heaven and Earth and creates a Dharma Form. The Dharma Form is like heavenly might, suppressing all living beings. As for its exact profundity, you will know when you reach it. I can only tell you that only upon reaching the Heaven-Connecting Sunlight Realm can one be called a Great Cultivator.”
Heaven-Connecting Sunlight Realm!
Li Qingqiu felt his heart stir with longing.
“If the Clear Sky Sect produces a Heaven-Connecting Sunlight cultivator, we can contend with Ziyang Island,” Wei Tianxiong declared spiritedly—for he himself was once such a Great Cultivator.
Li Qingqiu was currently at the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Perception Realm, but he felt that he was not far from the Heaven-Connecting Sunlight Realm.
After Yuan Li awakened the Undying Overlord Body, his cultivation aptitude had leapt from extremely poor to outstanding. Since Li Qingqiu had replicated the Undying Overlord Body, his own aptitude should have improved as well.
Though he wished for his disciples to grow stronger, the first Heaven-Connecting Sunlight Realm cultivator of the sect had to be him!
Tonight I’ll prepare the event letter and bonus chapter.