Chapter 734

In the following days, Sun Wukong cultivated the Embryonic Transformation Technique while guiding Lu Yan in his cultivation.

It must be said that Lu Yan possessed a Pure Yang Body and excellent comprehension; he cultivated with astonishing speed, becoming a Peak Martial Saint in just seven days, his body condensing an extraordinary sword intent.

Such speed would be astonishing to anyone else, but for Lu Yan, it was merely satisfactory.

He had a master, innate talent, and resources.

If he still could not progress rapidly, Sun Wukong would likely lose interest in teaching him further.

"You have now reached the Peak of the Martial Saint realm—it is time to venture out. Here is the weapon I prepared for you. Take it and go forth," Sun Wukong handed him a long sword. "Whether you cultivate into an immortal or perish in the heavens and earth depends entirely on your destiny."

"Master!"

"A true man need not be sentimental. Old Sun is off!"

Sun Wukong had been eager to leave; with a single leap, he vanished into the horizon.

"Thank you, Master. Disciple Lu Yan will never forget your great kindness."

Kneeling on the ground, Lu Yan bowed several times before using his blood qi to consecrate the treasure sword, only stopping when he felt it respond to his will as if alive.

The next instant, his body trembled; he felt countless starlike points ignite within him. Upon inner inspection, he saw dozens of acupoints had opened during the consecration of the sword.

At this moment, he entered the Human Immortal realm.

A month later, a fearsome sword immortal appeared in the mortal world—a flying sword soared through the skies, earning legendary fame as the greatest demon slayer under heaven.

At the same time, a new Daoist sect emerged within the Tang Empire, named the Profound Heaven Sect.

Initially obscure, within half a year it had become the largest sect in the Tang Empire, with followers ranging from high officials to common peasants.

"Your Immortal Majesty, this technique is truly wondrous."

Li Shimin played chess with Sun Wukong, continually praising him: "With the Profound Heaven Divine Spell, my Tang army's strength has increased dozens of times, and we have already conquered the surrounding lands. But this divine spell works on barbarians too—is there a way to modify it?"

Sun Wukong shook his head: "This spell was not created by me—it was forged by the Supreme Primordial Ultimate Profound Heaven Dao Lord. How could I alter it?"

The more he cultivated, the more Sun Wukong sensed the power of the Celestial Immortal Dao.

In truth, even without mentioning the Celestial Immortal Dao or the Immortal Martial Dao, just the Profound Heaven Divine Spell alone held mysteries he could not comprehend.

Anyone could cultivate it, and it consumed no resources.

This cultivation method was still far too advanced for Sun Wukong.

He simply could not grasp its underlying principles.

"Is that the immortal deity the Profound Heaven Sect worships?" Li Shimin asked.

Sun Wukong nodded: "Indeed. But Your Majesty need not worry too much. If you cultivate the Celestial Immortal Dao with me, once you become a Celestial Immortal, even if the barbarians have a million transcendent cultivators, what of it? I could crush them with a wave of my hand."

Li Shimin felt slightly embarrassed: "Your Immortal Majesty's words are certainly true. But my talent—reaching the Celestial Immortal realm would take many years."

"Is there perhaps a shortcut, Your Immortal Majesty?"

Sun Wukong had anticipated this: "Of course. My sect's ancestral master possesses boundless divine powers—divine techniques, pill refining, artifact forging—all manner of wondrous arts are available. If you offer a rare treasure, you could exchange it for a few precious pills. Would reaching the Celestial Immortal realm not be easy then?"

"Let me consider it for a moment," Li Shimin said, intrigued but not yet committing.