Chapter 250: Tai Su True Form

Vast and boundless, empty and unobstructed, like the pivot of all phenomena, like the door and window of a hundred spirits—

In a trance.

Before his eyes, it was as if there were thousands of bright candles, divided into three layers of upper, middle, and lower, shining in all directions.

Making people feel as if they were in a sea of glazed light, brilliant for ten thousand miles, colorful and gorgeous.

Not long after.

The candle piles on the top layer dimmed together, showing no bright color, returning to silence.

After a few breaths.

The candle flames on the middle layer also silently collected their brilliance, without a sound.

Only on the bottom layer, there were still hundreds of candle torches jumping and flickering.

But soon, the flame light of one of the candle torches seemed to have received some mysterious blessing, suddenly soaring, with the momentum of a tiger or wolf swallowing.

In the blink of an eye.

It stripped away the brightness of all the candles in the lower level, leaving only its own color in the hall, burning fiercely!

Like a vermilion gate, with the light of the sun and moon born within!

As Chen Heng gazed at it, the name and usage method of that heaven-bestowed divine ability emerged in his mind.

Afterward, the void around his body rolled like boiling soup.

All the various phenomena vanished completely...

At this moment.

Chen Heng slowly opened his eyes; a sharp light shot out from them, appearing almost tangible, darting more than ten zhang away and tearing two small holes in the opposite screen.

The force within it.

Was already comparable to the full-strength strike of an ordinary Qi Cultivator, enough to easily crack open a person's skull!

This commotion caused the Escape Realm Shuttle, which had been standing guard on the side, to cast a curious gaze over, carrying a hint of inquiry.

Whoosh!

Chen Heng exhaled a long breath of white qi from his chest and lungs.

In an instant.

Like a flood dragon emerging from the water, wind and clouds stirred violently in the hall, emitting a rumbling sound!

At this moment, he felt an inexhaustible strength in every movement, his essence and qi vibrant; even fighting for three days and nights would not be impossible.

And as he stimulated his blood and qi.

A sound like gold and jade clashing faintly emanated from his physical body, the tone clear and bright, like the playing of marvelous music.

Chen Heng closed his eyes slightly, silently sensing the changes in his body before walking out of the palace.

And as he took his steps.

Step by step.

Mist-like jade smoke rose curling from behind him, its brilliance outshining the sun.

Wherever he passed, everything was shrouded in a hazy halo, looking extremely magnificent and ethereal.

Once Chen Heng walked out of the palace gate.

The jade smoke behind him had already condensed into a blurry, zhang-tall human figure.

Behind the figure's head, a wheel of light faintly floated, clear and flawless, exuding a chaotic and gloomy intent; yet, it appeared for only a few breaths before it suddenly shattered, turning into jade smoke and vanishing without a trace.

"So this is the Tai Su True Form..."

Chen Heng's eyes flickered, and he sighed inwardly.

The cultivation of the Tai Su Jade Body is divided into three great realms: Mystic, Origin, and Initial, each with nine layers.

Upon completing the nine layers of the Initial Realm.

The cultivator's physical body can leap like a fish-dragon, ascend the Heavenly Gate, and transform into a complete and flawless Tai Su form.

This Dharma body is vast and boundless, formless and imageless, naturally empty and mysterious, its posture solemn!

In the Wuji World and the Youming Heaven and Earth, it enjoys a resounding reputation; it is the proud masterpiece that made Tai Su Zhangren famous!

However, for this final step—transforming from the ninth layer of the Initial Realm into the complete Tai Su True Form—no one besides Tai Su Zhangren has ever truly achieved it.

Even Tai Su Zhangren, in the scriptures of the "Tai Su Jade Body," only mentioned it briefly, without providing detailed guidance on the key points.

This means that a cultivator in this world, even if they have smooth sailing and no need to worry about spiritual resources.

Can at most cultivate to the eighth layer of the Initial Realm.

And then have nowhere to continue, unable to find the path forward...

"Tai Su True Form, physical divine ability... The scene just now clearly revealed that in the Mystic, Origin, and Initial realms, upon reaching the extreme of each great realm, one will obtain a heaven-bestowed divine ability. The ninth layer of the Mystic Realm is like this, and the ninth layer of the Origin Realm is no exception.

But if one cannot reach the ninth layer of the Initial Realm, one cannot obtain the heaven-bestowed divine ability of the Initial Realm. Thus..."

This thought flashed briefly through Chen Heng's mind, but he shook his head slightly and stopped thinking about it.

He gave a shout and waved his sleeve; the blurry, zhang-tall Tai Su True Form behind him instantly collapsed into clusters of jade smoke, which gently pounced onto his skin and merged with his body.

At the same time, he focused his intent and circulated his blood and qi according to the method recorded in the Tai Su Jade Body.

In the blink of an eye.

His body expanded, as if a sea vortex had suddenly emerged, pulling in the clouds and currents from all directions, causing spiritual energy to pour back into this space!

The momentum was surging and extremely intimidating!

And when the vortex dissipated.

Chen Heng had already transformed into a ten-zhang-tall giant, his essence and qi surging like the sea, accompanied by clouds and mist, with misty light supporting his body, like a god from a heavenly palace!

Boom!

Chen Heng sized up his current figure, swung his arms casually, and then threw a punch forward with all his might.

The whistling fist wind reached more than ten zhang away, the airflow rolling like a thunderous explosion.

Wherever it passed, a glaring white mark appeared in the atmosphere, which was very conspicuous!

And after a few breaths.

The white mark slowly faded into the void and disappeared...

Noticing that his own spirit was slightly withered after throwing this punch.

Chen Heng's eyes flickered, and he had some dim realization.

This method, which resembled "Manifesting the Dharma and Earth," was merely the result of activating the "Tai Su True Form," but he was still too far from achieving this Dharma body.

Although he could use it now.

He could not maintain it for long.

If Chen Heng were to disregard everything and push his strength further, it would not be difficult to increase his stature to thirty or fifty zhang.

However, doing so would consume his blood and qi even faster.

The duration of the Tai Su True Form would be even shorter...

"The Tai Su True Form is usually hidden in the bones and blood, merged with the body; even without increasing one's stature, it can still function... Is this kind of massive transformation method designed for those innate gods and monsters?"

Chen Heng thought to himself. At this moment, the Escape Realm Shuttle saw this scene, felt slightly surprised, and couldn't help but speak:

"A new method you've cultivated? Is this 'Manifesting the Dharma and Earth'?"

Chen Heng lowered his head upon hearing this, smiled, and his voice sounded like rolling thunder, deep and heavy:

"Senior is mistaken; it is not."

Since beginning the cultivation of the "Tai Su Jade Body."

It has been a process of constantly condensing the Tai Su True Form.

It is just that now that he has reached the ninth layer of the Mystic Realm, he can barely manifest the Tai Su True Form in the world.

This "Manifesting the Dharma and Earth" method is merely a variation of the Tai Su True Form, not a divine ability.

As for the heaven-bestowed divine ability he obtained after reaching the ninth layer of the Mystic Realm, it is called the "Art of False Form."

Also known as—

Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Transformations!

Riding the void without falling, touching reality without obstruction, changing a thousand times and transforming ten thousand ways, inexhaustible!

This divine ability can be righteous or evil, strange or destructive; yin and yang, forward and reverse, are beyond counting.

Once activated, one can change into men, women, old, young, gold, stone, grass, trees, birds, beasts, monsters, or ghosts and demons from beyond the universe.

As long as one has observed their form and qi, one can change at will!

Ordinary transformation methods can at most deceive those with weaker cultivation than oneself; encountering an expert in the same realm carries the risk of being seen through at a glance.

If one encounters a powerful expert, all concealment methods will have nowhere to hide.

However, this "Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Transformations" divine ability is extremely profound; not only is it impossible for experts in the same realm to see through it, but even some great cultivators find it difficult to discern one's true identity.

It can be said that this "Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Transformations" is a perfect match for Chen Heng's "Scattered Scenery and Concealment Art."

The former can change the physical body and posture without the slightest error.

And as for the latter.

It can simulate the qi of all spirits in heaven and earth, which also makes it impossible for others to see any flaws.

With these two Daoist arts at his disposal, they complement each other.

Chen Heng can be said to have no more shortcomings in the art of false forms, and has reached a marvelous realm of supreme technique!

At this moment.

As Chen Heng activated "Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Transformations."

His figure was instantly wrapped from the inside out by a cluster of jade light, forming an embryo; in a short while, the embryo was broken open by a great force, and an object emerged from within.

The Escape Realm Shuttle hurriedly looked over, only to see a strange giant bird suddenly flap its wings, fly off the ground, soar in the air for three turns, and then slowly land back on the ground.

This bird was over thirty zhang tall, shaped like a crane, with one leg, red spots on its blue feathers, a white beak, and fire clouds swirling around its body; the thick smoke was very suffocating.

"Bi Fang?!"

The Escape Realm Shuttle was slightly startled.

The giant bird before its eyes, whether in external appearance, qi, or flesh and muscle texture, was indistinguishable from the strange bird that looked like a Bi Fang in the small cave heaven!

Although it knew this was Chen Heng's transformation, the Escape Realm Shuttle still could not see any anomalies, which made its heart tremble.

And soon.

The Bi Fang gave a clear cry, and misty jade light emerged on its body, spreading like water.

In an instant, the Bi Fang's image changed again into an ancient beast shaped like an ape, but covered in scales and armor, with a giant tail and sharp teeth; its eyes were like blood lakes, and demonic qi was dense.

"Ying Yuan..."

The Escape Realm Shuttle thought to itself.

Tu Lou, mountain hills, rivers and lakes, tall trees, rosy clouds.

And even the Ba Snake Yue You.

And the god-monster "Huo Luo" that Chen Heng had seen in the Yellow Mud Sea of the Earth Abyss...

After using it for a while, Chen Heng changed the Dharma formula again.

In a moment.

The massive form of the god-monster disappeared.

Where the light dissipated.

Only a bright, beautiful young girl walked out, wearing a flower-branch crown, with thick, ink-black hair and a bright, gold-woven hundred-sparrow skirt.

She smiled slightly, her almond eyes were black, and her delicate, jade-carved face was so charming that one could not bear to look away.

"Xiao Qiao?"

The Escape Realm Shuttle couldn't help but laugh when it saw this.

"How is this technique?"

Chen Heng smiled, but when he spoke, it was in Qiao Rui's usual voice.

"In the art of false forms, you have reached the pinnacle!"

The Escape Realm Shuttle sighed:

"Even I cannot see the slightest anomaly. Good technique, good ability!"

"The tiger changes and the dragon sinks, the world is unpredictable; in an instant, the flood dragon flies with thunderbolts... With this divine ability, not only can I conceal my tracks while walking outside and save much trouble, but it is also convenient for carrying out the work of an assassin!"

Chen Heng couldn't help but sigh with emotion, slowly dissipating the divine ability and revealing his original appearance.

Although this "Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Transformations" divine ability obtained at the ninth layer of the Mystic Realm has no direct offensive power.

But for him.

It is exactly suitable.

A perfect fit!

And just now, when the candles on the upper, middle, and lower levels were lit, Chen Heng seemed to have some dim realization that this physical divine ability was not randomly determined, but manifested itself according to the practitioner's intent.

Rather than saying Chen Heng chose "Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Transformations" from among many physical divine abilities.

It is better to say that this divine ability was manifested specifically.

According to his dim thoughts...

"Tai Su Zhangren... what realm has this old man reached on the Daoist path? Such marvelous methods and profound arts truly have the ability to shock ghosts and gods! I wonder who is stronger between him and that famous Tribulation Crossing Ancestor?"

Chen Heng thought to himself:

"And when the Daoist Court ruled the ten thousand heavens, even figures like Tai Su Zhangren and the Tribulation Crossing Ancestor were immortals and sages under the rule of the Daoist Court. In that case..."

Thinking of this, Chen Heng couldn't help but sigh inwardly, but he didn't dwell on it. Instead, he suppressed his thoughts and, after speaking a few words with the Escape Realm Shuttle.

He flew up and turned into a clear breeze, disappearing from the spot.

When he entered the underground palace, he had an agreement with Shen Cheng to help him seize the Daoist book left behind by the Huoxia Ancestor.

Now, because of the matter of the Qilingzi palace, it had been delayed for several days.

But since he was free now, he should go to Shen Cheng's side to help...

This journey, under the blessing of the Scattered Scenery and Concealment Art and the Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Transformations divine ability, was safe and unobstructed.

The beasts and birds in the underground palace were completely unaware.

Occasionally, when a few cultivators brushed past him, they did not notice any anomalies.

Before long, earth-shattering sounds of killing suddenly came from afar.

Faintly, one could see countless spiritual lights flying, Dharma swords and talismans colliding, and various escape lights dancing, shifting and dodging in the vast sky!

Chen Heng frowned slightly, increased his speed, and flew forward.

After dozens of breaths, a massive palace over a hundred zhang tall came into view. The palace was divided into nine levels; the items on the lower seven levels had all been looted. It was unknown whose handiwork it was, but even the floor tiles and beams had been moved away in large numbers.

Only the restrictions on the upper two levels had not yet been broken.

But they were also in a state where the spiritual light was trembling and on the verge of destruction, unable to hold on for much longer.

The cultivators were fighting in pairs, each having ignited true fire; from time to time, screams would ring out, and then crippled corpses would fall powerlessly from the sky, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Among them, Chen Heng could see not only the figures of Shen Cheng, He Manzi, and Liu Guan, but also several members of the noble clans.

Seeing this scene.

He did not rush to intervene, but prepared to approach the battle circle where Shen Cheng was, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

However, as he approached, Chen Heng's peripheral vision caught sight of a man in yellow clothes not far away, who was being hunted down by a noble clan disciple.

His body was covered in blood, even his left foot was gone, and his aura was weak.

Chen Heng was no stranger to this man in yellow; he was one of Shen Cheng's supporters. During those few days in the Mingde Hall, Chen Heng had become familiar with everyone's faces.

Now, everyone present had their own opponents and could not spare any attention.

Even though the man in yellow was in imminent danger, it was difficult for anyone to come to his aid.

Chen Heng raised his eyebrows slightly, turned his thoughts, and sent a few words via sound transmission.

The yellow-clad cultivator was stunned at first, but then a hint of joy appeared on his face. He shifted his escape light and, disregarding everything, headed toward the distance.

This scene made the noble clan member chasing him curse incessantly, but he did not suspect anything. He raised his true qi and followed closely behind.

The two of them, one chasing and one fleeing.

Before long.

They had left the battle circle, and even the sounds of fighting behind them had gradually faded.

At this moment, the yellow-clad cultivator's true qi was exhausted. He barely managed to stop his escape light on a small hill, and then had no strength left, almost collapsing to the ground.

"You..."

Just as the chasing noble clan disciple let out a laugh, Chen Heng's figure suddenly appeared.

Without a word, the Innate Great Sun Divine Light rose into the air, fell downward, melted half of his body, and with another twist, extinguished his primordial spirit as well.

This instant was like a flash of lightning!

The yellow-clad cultivator was startled and was about to speak.

Chen Heng had already activated the Escape Realm Shuttle.

As blue light flashed, the two of them and a crippled corpse were instantly moved out of this territory, their figures disappearing.

"Xiao Xiao Shixiong Chen!"

When he could see again, he had already arrived at an unfamiliar place in the underground palace. Before him was a three-level palace, and not far away, there were two deep pits.

At the bottom of the pits seemed to be some blurry flesh and blood, stained with soil and stone, looking extremely miserable...

The yellow-clad cultivator did not dare to look too much. He lowered his head and bowed respectfully:

"Thank you, Xiao Xiao Shixiong, for saving my life!"

"No need for formalities."

Chen Heng reached out to support him and asked:

"May I ask what has happened in these few days? And what is the situation?"

(End of Chapter)