Chapter 753: Xuan Huang

As the highest-tier Weitian, the Nine Gui Xu Realms also have their hierarchies.

According to the intelligence Li Yuan gathered, even at its peak, the Xuan Huang Great World could not match the Demon Realm.

The reason? The Demon Realm possesses a supreme titan who had already attained the Dao long before the Ancient Era, dominating Gui Xu for countless eons; had the Dao not been extinguished by the Origin Divine Emperor, Gui Xu's Nine Realms would still bow to the Demon Realm.

Yet even without the Primordial Demon Emperor, the Demon Realm's territory is vast, its demons ferocious and ruthless, and since it was born from divine runes, its war potential is immense.

But now, Li Yuan felt Xuan Huang might overtake them.

"Three Saints, Five Emperors, Twelve Golden Immortals… If this Law Net can elevate the Five Emperors—no, even if it can elevate just the Twelve Golden Immortals, Xuan Huang might stand a chance to challenge the Witch God Realm for supremacy in Gui Xu."

Recalling the nine-layer Law Net, Li Yuan seemed to already smell the scent of impending war.

Since the Origin Divine Emperor attained the Dao, until the nine previous Openings in countless eons, only a few were waged to seize a Weitian; most arose because the threat from Gui Xu had grown too great to ignore.

As far as he knew, the last reason for Opening Gui Xu was because the Witch God Realm's Wan Kun Mother Lord sought to attain Reincarnation; the one before that, the Primordial Demon Emperor showed signs of returning.

The Xuan Huang World, having forged the Law Net, may now possess the potential to threaten the present world.

"The Law Net is newly formed; perhaps it cannot yet elevate Dao Lords—but what if its influence spreads beyond the Xuan Huang Great World and touches other top-tier Weitians?"

Though merely his own speculation, Li Yuan believed the Three Saints forged the Law Net precisely with this goal in mind.

It might not succeed—but if it did…

"Storms are gathering."

Gently massaging his brow, Li Yuan suppressed his scattered thoughts; though cautious in times of peace, he was no alarmist.

The Nine Gui Xu Realms were formidable indeed, but the Weitian Dao Sect had held Gui Xu in check for dozens of eons—surely because it wielded absolute power over Gui Xu.

He merely felt urgency, sensing his cultivation pace was still too slow.

"Huh!"

Exhaling a foul breath, Li Yuan closed his eyes and entered meditation.

He began mapping out his Sword Lotus Body and his cultivation path within the Xuan Huang Great World.

After touching the Law Net, he no longer wished to leave.

The Law Net was terrifying—but if wielded properly, it would become a tremendous asset.

"Given my realm and talent, and the foundation of my Sword Lotus Body, my progress in observing the Law Net won't be slow; I can't guarantee third or fourth rank, but third-rank Law Net should be achievable swiftly."

"When that time comes, if my true body attains the Law Heaven, my Sword Lotus Body will leap straight to the peak of fifth rank!"

Even while planning his cultivation, Li Yuan couldn't help but be stunned—the speed of Law Net infusion was terrifying.

And for him, it might be even more intense.

"After the fifth realm, breakthroughs always bring tribulations—infusion cultivation is no exception. This is the greatest constraint for Xuan Huang cultivators seeking rapid advancement beyond the fifth realm…"

Li Yuan excelled at extracting intelligence; in just a day or two, he had already pinpointed the sole flaw in Law Net infusion cultivation.

Spells, divine arts, magic power, and fundamental laws could all be infused—but martial combat techniques could only be honed through countless battles.

And Li Dao-ye felt he possessed some mastery in martial combat.

"The only problem is, my own realm constrains the Sword Lotus Body…"

Li Yuan had a clear self-awareness.

His reserves were sufficient; bypassing the Law Net's surveillance, attaining the Law Realm would be effortless—but that still fell far short of Tribulation Crossing.

Unless his true body also joined the Three Saints Sect, received the talisman, and underwent Law Net infusion.

"Law Net infusion can only be performed by the Sword Lotus Body—but as an infused avatar, I myself still gain substantial benefits; perhaps I can advance rapidly after all!"

Li Yuan's mind shifted, and he connected with the Law Net.

Within the Law Net, one could exchange for spiritual elixirs, and among them, he immediately spotted the "Xuan Huang Elixir."

His gathered intelligence included records of this Xuan Huang Elixir.

It was the most renowned spiritual elixir in Xuan Huang—even without peer—and before Xuan Huang sealed its world, this elixir had served as the universal currency across all Xuan Huang realms.

It nourished the Three Primordials, strengthened magic power, and healed injuries, available in all grades from low to high; it was said to be produced by the Xuan Huang World Tree as it exhaled and inhaled chaotic spiritual energy.

"If I could consume this elixir daily, even without active cultivation, my magic power would surge rapidly—and since it nourishes the Three Primordials, it greatly benefits the Law Realm."

Li Yuan weighed the options in his mind.

The Law Net radiated across all Xuan Huang realms, containing countless treasures; even the limited selection visible at Law Net Rank One had already revealed many items that deeply tempted him.

Yellow Spring Water, branches and leaves of the Xuan Huang World Tree, various grand herbs, rare treasures…

The foundation of a top-tier Weitian is truly astonishing.

Li Yuan felt that even without infusion cultivation, such an abundance of top-tier resources would drastically accelerate his cultivation.

But it required Xuan Huang Virtuous Merit.

"Xuan Huang Virtuous Merit isn't easy to obtain…"

Li Yuan pondered how to earn Virtuous Merit.

The Weitian Martial Arena did not forbid Dao Sect disciples from killing each other—it even encouraged it, since the Great Luo Scroll ensured injuries without death.

Yet the Xuan Huang Great World was boundless; even if he wished to fight, he had no one to target.

Opening Gui Xu's alien dimensions was even less feasible.

"The only path suitable for me is sacrifice…"

As he contemplated, Li Yuan connected with the Law Net, where 【Sacrifice】 was the primary source of Xuan Huang Virtuous Merit.

Any cultivation method, divine art, or spell—whether gained through infusion or self-practice—could be exchanged for corresponding Virtuous Merit.

【Primordial Five Punishments First Layer: Half a Great Merit】

To exchange for infusion, one needed a Great Merit's worth of Primordial Five Punishments Sword—but offering it back as sacrifice yielded only half its value.

Aside from the Primordial Five Punishments, the only thing the Sword Lotus Body could sacrifice was itself.