Chapter 474 - 473: Heavenly Path’s Small Stove, Ascending Path

In a blink of an eye, half a month had passed.

The spatial passage of the Chongyuan Holy Realm was about to close, and the present world forces, including Longyu, were beginning to withdraw one after another.

After being contacted by the Heavenly King Group, Li Jing arrived at the entrance of the Secret Realm as promised to pick up Quan Chang, Ping Rui, and other high priests and successors of the Ancient God’s Descendants.

Before they ventured into the present world and risked invoking Heavenly Punishment, he sent them into the Little Universe.

The Big World’s Heavenly Taoist was not pleased with this arrangement.

He appeared to reprimand someone.

When those of the Seventh Realm who are not native beings set foot on the Blue Star, a Heavenly Punishment will naturally descend.

This was essentially rule enforcement, and he didn’t need to interfere.

But after seeing the relevant rules triggered again and again, and nothing happened or Heavenly Punishment never descended, she had to take notice, didn’t she?

The Blue Star was a sanctuary.

And at the same time, it was a vital foundation for Human Taoist.

If invaded by a high realm Alien Species, the impact would be severe.

These occasional visitors were definitely Alien Species that would trigger the associated rules, and none of them had been struck dead by Heavenly Punishment. The Big World’s Heavenly Taoist could not turn a blind eye to this.

When she looked into it, F**k, it was that little rabbit Li Jing causing trouble again...

If not for the fact that Li Jing was painstakingly cultivated by her, the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist would seriously want to slap this ungrateful person to death.

...

In the end, the mission to pick up the descendants of the ancient gods went smoothly.

The Big World’s Heavenly Taoist did not make things difficult for Li Jing, and turned a blind eye to the "illegal cross-border" activities of the Ancient God’s descendants without strongly interfering.

In the end.

As long as the normal order of the Blue Star was not disturbed, she had no reason to interfere.

After some time.

Charming Spirit said goodbye to Li Jing with Ruan Ya and directly tore a hole in space from the Little Universe to return to the Heaven of Color and Desire.

Then Li Jing returned to his leisurely and peaceful life.

Except for being a bit lonely, everything else was fine.

After all, his wives, girlfriends, and close friends, and all his good friends were busy cultivating in the Little Universe, and there were not many people he knew left outside, and those who were left were elder figures like Chen Jing.

With only five months left before the departure to the Immortal Realm, Liu Sisi and the others were under a lot of pressure.

With the help of the Taoist Origin Tower, they had improved their proficiency in personal magic and methods in less than half a year, and all had learned more or less other methods.

Now, anyone could come out on their own and have the capital to walk unhindered in the present world.

But they didn’t let up.

To go to the Immortal Realm, you should have at least a cultivation level of the Ninth Realm, right?

Even though Li Jing had previously told them that not everyone in the Immortal Realm had a cultivation level of the Ninth Realm and there were ordinary people and cultivators below the Ninth Realm living there.

But without thinking too much, they understood that powerful beings above the Ninth Realm were everywhere in the Immortal Realm, many of whom were either top experts who had ascended in the past or were born in the Immortal Realm.

If they didn’t even have a cultivation level of the Ninth Realm, walking with Li Jing in the Immortal Realm could become a burden, and to avoid unnecessary trouble they might have to stay honestly in the Little Universe.

This was something Liu Sisi and others couldn’t accept.

So far, only Yulian had broken through to the Ninth Realm.

As the time for departure drew closer, Liu Sisi, Chen Yuran, and Jiang Yini chose to close off in the Taoist Origin Tower and make a final push.

The three of them had all reached the peak of the late stage of the Eighth Realm after half a year of settling down. As long as they could advance a little further, they could achieve the Ninth Realm.

Yulian, who was already in the Ninth Realm, didn’t slack off either and chose to close off to continue accumulating herself.

Inspired by everyone, Ji Qing, the useless cat, also chose to close off along with them, striving to elevate herself to the late stage of the Eighth Realm before going to Immortal Realm, to avoid being confined to the Little Universe by Li Jing.

Jiu Li, who had no plans to go to the Immortal Realm, didn’t retreat, but also immersed herself in the process of honing her innate ability.

After all, there was only one Taoist Origin Tower.

Once Li Jing left, she wouldn’t have such good conditions to hone her innate skills anymore and could only cultivate in a step-by-step manner.

Worth mentioning is-

In this period, Tongyan had entered the Seventh Realm and had also gradually elevated her cultivation to the late stage of the Seventh Realm, being only a step away from the Eighth Realm.

After all, she was born in a sect.

She had a different understanding of personal cultivation from ordinary people.

In the face of the boring process of cultivation, she was undisturbed and unlike Liu Sisi and others who although born in the present world could sit still for long, but would sometimes get distracted and go out to find something to eat and chat.

...

Time passed quickly, and more than five months had passed in a blink of an eye.

In the end, Liu Sisi, Chen Yuran, and Jiang Yini all successfully ascended to the Ninth Realm.

Yulian’s progress was also smooth, and she achieved the late stage of the Ninth Realm.

The noteworthy point was-

Ji Qing had also "exploded" in this half a year and stepped into the Ninth Realm.

As a matter of fact-

An old salted fish with ambition could still have potential.

Of course.

The main reason Ji Qing was able to progress so fast was because Li Jing noticed her rare ambition and gave her most of the flesh and blood of the two Jiao Dragons. He had previously killed in the Star Secret Realm, even the dragon claws, which could be used as top artifact refinement materials, were gnawed off by her.

If that were not the case, no matter how ambitious she was, she would not have been able to surpass Ya’er, let alone catch up with people like Liu Sisi.

In this half-year, Li Jing wasn’t just idling in the present world. He gathered many high-end artifact refinement materials and, in combination with his existing materials, crafted several Immortal items for Liu Sisi, Chen Yuran, and Jiang Yini.

In the year since they entered the Little Universe, they had been busy enhancing their cultivation and could not spare the time to refine their tools.

Now that their cultivation has improved, and each had mastered at least one rule and attained Supreme Godhood, shouldn’t their tools also be upgraded accordingly?

For Li Jing now, the issue of recognizing the master of the Immortal items is no longer a problem.

Calling the Unnamed Taoist tool to be placed there, and encircled by Smoke Eye, Linglong, and Qingfeng, the Spirit Weapons born from the formation of the Immortal items would choose to submit unless they were foolish.

By the way.

After spending half a year in the Little Universe, the Ancient God’s Descendants saw a significant increase in their overall strength, which was mainly attributed to the Taoist Origin Tower.

The Ancient God’s Descendants don’t understand cultivation nor do they cultivate.

But they have the innate propensity to grow stronger as they age.

All of them tumbled into the Taoist Origin Tower, and maximized the flow of time inside. As long as they were awake and not hibernating or sealed, their natural growth was not hindered, and the power of these Ancient God’s Descendants naturally increased.

After this half-year consolidation, more than five hundred Seventh Realm Ancient God’s Descendants, including Quan Chang and Ping Rui, have collectively stepped into the Eighth Realm.

What slightly troubled Li Jing was.

After they moved into the Seventh Realm, those Ancient God’s Descendants, although they were weird looking, each one "transformed" into a "Lolita", becoming a legitimate Lolita army.

Fortunately, they just became smaller in stature, their intelligence didn’t regress, and their personalities didn’t change.

Otherwise, that would really be a headache.

That aside,

With the departure imminent, people like Liu Sisi in the Little Universe collectively exited their seclusion.

In a few days, Li Jing had gradually brought Liu Sisi and her companions’ "family members" to the Little Universe.

On one hand, it was quite troublesome to go to each family to bid farewell. On the other hand, people like Liu Sisi had all stepped into the Ninth Realm. If they went to the present world, they would attract the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist, who would definitely berate him then.

Gathering in the Little Universe was more fitting.

After having a little gathering, as Li Jing bid farewell to the "family members", he also sent those who were training in the Little Universe such as Tongyan, Jiu Li, and Jiang Liao back to the present world.

With everything properly arranged, on a sunny afternoon, Li Jing returned alone to the present world, tearing through space to appear in front of his own door.

As soon as he landed, the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist, bearing a red lotus mark on her forehead, quietly appeared.

Upon seeing this entity, Li Jing was slightly surprised.

Regarding the timing, he had it timed very precisely.

When he said one year, he meant one year, exactly 365 days without a day less.

But this sudden appearance of the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist, was something he had not expected.

This one...

Could it be that she was here to bid him farewell?

Thinking this, the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist spoke expressionlessly.

"Your time is up, do not linger on Blue Star anymore."

"..."

Li Jing was rendered speechless.

This...

It seemed that he had over-interpreted the situation.

She didn’t come to bid him farewell, but to watch him, urging him to leave.

With a wry smile, Li Jing nodded and said,

"I have a question, I wonder if you can help me to clarify it."

?

The Big World’s Heavenly Taoist typed out a question mark, frowning as she said,

"Can you be quick?"

Receiving no straight reply, Li Jing took her silence as consent and asked out of curiosity,

"The Immortal Realm seems to be a part of the Big World, is it also under your control?"

Hearing this, the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist was slightly taken aback and said,

"Since you know that the Immortal Realm is part of the Big World, why bother to ask this question?"

Getting a positive response, Li Jing raised an eyebrow and let out Liu Sisi, Chen Yuran, Yulian, Jiang Yini and Ji Qing.

Ascending together was something that had been decided in advance.

People like Liu Sisi were already in the Ninth Realm, capable of clandestinely ascending to the Immortal Realm with their own cultivation. They did not want to miss the process of ascension.

The Big World’s Heavenly Taoist was here, and Li Jing had also confirmed that she was also in charge of the Immortal Realm, it was perfect to let everyone out to get acquainted.

At the very least.

Wouldn’t it be good to familiarize faces?

Suddenly seeing the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist, everyone was slightly stunned and promptly paid their respects together.

This was their first time seeing the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist.

But her true body was there, and for them as the living beings of Blue Star, it felt as if they were facing the Taoist path itself, and they could feel it very clearly the moment they first saw it.

Looking at Li Jing producing five individuals at the Ninth Realm, the corner of the Big World’s Heavenly Taoist’s mouth twitched.

Even a fool would see what kind of scheming someone was doing.

She gave a cool sidelong glance to Li Jing, who wore a ridiculous smile on his face and dismissed him with a wave of her hand.

The Immortal King Command secretly stowed away in someone’s pocket quietly fell into her hands, radiating a seven-colored glow.

Subsequently.

A seven-colored path revealed itself in the high heavens, followed by six rays of rosy light descending, enveloping six people, including Li Jing.

In that moment.

Everyone on the vast lands of Longyu had a sudden illumination.

The Heavenly path, had opened.

Someone was ascending into immortality.

This feeling left many people feeling puzzled and dumbfounded.

Ascension.

People were not unfamiliar with this term. But who in the present world - save for some Late Eighth Realm experts and those who had the privilege to touch some secrets - knew that ascension was a reality?

The people of Jianghai, at this moment, were extremely fortunate.

They had personally witnessed the manifestation of the heavenly path.

How lucky were they to bear witness to this historic moment?

Over here.

Li Jing and the other five, wrapped in the descending rosy light, involuntarily rose slowly into the sky towards the Heavenly Path. At the same time, the immortal aura within their bodies was soaring wildly under the influence of the rosy light.

Feeling this, the six people were somewhat surprised.

To have more immortal aura in their bodies, they could only rely on improving their cultivation level.

Even the great benefits of Heavenly Punishment could not bring about the growth of the Immortal Aura.

The benefits brought by this wave of growth, were more than just significant to everyone?

Even Li Jing, the bragger, could not ignore the benefits brought by the crazy growth of the immortal aura in his body.

Unanimously, everyone’s gaze fell on the figure of the Heavenly Dao of the Big World as they each gave their respects.

The increase in the Immortal Aura was undoubtedly a "bonus" from Ascension.

However, nobody present was foolish.

They were almost certain that this wave was the Big World’s Heavenly Dao "cooking a small pot" for everyone, giving more benefits.

Once again acknowledging their respect, the Big World’s Heavenly Dao slightly acknowledged Liu Sisi and others with a nod, while giving Li Jing a roll of its eyes.

Li Jing felt somewhat uncomfortable at this.

He was clearly disdained!

While feeling helpless, the voice of the Big World’s Heavenly Dao rang in his ears.

"Develop well in the Immortal Realm, in the future, I may need your help with some matters."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing was slightly stunned, and then nodded silently.

The first time he encountered the Heavenly Punishment and felt the will of the Big World’s Heavenly Dao, it seemed to take care of him intentionally or unintentionally.

When he met once again after absorbing the Heavenly Dao qi left in his body and became an administrator, the Big World’s Heavenly Dao was even more respectful.

At present.

Not only did it give him personal benefits, but all his family members and friends benefited collectively.

Li Jing was no fool.

There must be a reason for this.

Having received kindness, one should reciprocate.

Although he didn’t know what the Big World’s Heavenly Dao would need his help with in the future, and what difficulties he would face then, he had no doubt that he wouldn’t be at a loss for accepting this kindness.

Leaving the rest aside.

With it as his backing, the benefits were numerous.

Seeing Li Jing nod in agreement, a rare smile appeared on the beautiful and cold face of the Big World’s Heavenly Dao.

At the same time.

The voice of the Big World’s Heavenly Dao echoed in Li Jing’s ear again.

"I’ll help you one last time. Your wives all possess the Supreme Godhood of the West; after stepping onto the Heavenly Path, they should be going to several divine lands outside the Immortal Realm. I’ll help you with this operation."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing was stunned, followed by a sudden realization.

Had it not been for this, he would have thought that the Big World’s Heavenly Dao was caring for him wholeheartedly.

However, the truth told him.

This person was not simple either.

If he hadn’t agreed just now, he would have been separated from Liu Sisi and others after ascension, and when they could reunite would be an unknown.

Seeing that the Big World’s Heavenly Dao seemed to be joyfully smiling, Li Jing felt quite speechless.

Indeed, one couldn’t judge a woman by her looks.

While feeling deeply emotional, everyone, attracted by the rosy light, stepped onto the Heavenly Path.

Just as they set foot on the Heavenly Path, it was once again obscured by the high clouds.

Immediately following, the Heavenly Path under their feet turned everyone into seven-colored rosy light, shooting out.

In an instant.

Everyone was brought into the unfathomable universe by the Heavenly Path, passing directly by the Sun at an extremely fast speed, going deeper.

Such a sight was exceptionally shocking.

Liu Sisi couldn’t help exclaiming in admiration as she looked around, instinctively pulling on one of Li Jing’s arm.

"Honey, doesn’t this heavenly road remind you of a conveyor belt?"

Li Jing was stunned.

Actually, there’s really no difference between this heavenly road and a conveyor belt.

Just as he was at a loss for words, Chen Yuran, who was on his other side, started to speak in surprise.

"It seems that we have already left the Solar System."

This double surprise made Li Jing pause for a moment, then he subconsciously turned his gaze to Yulian.

At this time, Yulian was enjoying the uniquely beautiful scenery of the universe outside the Solar System, marveling at the miracle of the heavenly road, when she noticed certain someone looking at her and was momentarily stunned.

Then she rolled her eyes at him and continued to appreciate the scenery.

She, Yulian, was not so clingy.

Furthermore, she was much older than Liu Sisi and Chen Yuran, so naturally she had to give way to the two younger women.

However, Li Jing seemed a bit discontented, he already had two women by his side, yet he still kept looking at her.

What was he looking at?

With someone on each side, even if she wanted to move closer, wouldn’t it be inappropriate? Surely, she couldn’t just go and straddle his neck now, could she?

Li Jing, who was harshly glared at, silently turned his gaze away.

On the other side, Jiang Yini, witnessing him being flanked by the two beauties, thought for a moment and then decided to hug Ji Qing close to her.

???

Ji Qing.

She was just stargazing. What did Jiang Yini mean by this?

But you gotta say.

Jiang Yini’s hug was quite comfy.

Mainly because this lady had such a big heart, making the hug incredibly soothing.

Even though somewhat reluctantly, Ji Qing adjusted her posture to a more comfortable one while being held in Jiang Yini’s embrace, she took out her phone and tried to capture the stunning scene of the magnificent Milky Way.

Unfortunately, the speed of the heavenly road was too fast. The phone’s camera just couldn’t keep up, resulting in a blurry picture.

The heavenly road was traversed.

Fast, yet long.

Unbeknownst to them, several hours had passed.

By now, Li Jing had finally regained his "freedom".

It wasn’t that Liu Sisi and Chen Yuran no longer wanted to cling to him, it was that the two women had recognized something.

It wasn’t suitable for them to snuggle up to Li Jing, leaving Yulian out.

And so.

The two women went over to cling to Yulian instead.

During the more than a year they spent in the Taoist Origin Tower, as the "Three Emperors" of the Li family, they would often gather for casual chats when they couldn’t stay still.

Having spent so much time together over a year, their relationships had naturally grown closer.

The relationships among the three had never been bad in the first place.

Liu Sisi and Chen Yuran had been like sisters for a long time, but lost contact when the latter went to the Tianyi Taoist school for closed-door cultivation.

Ji Qing was still curled up in Jiang Yini’s "paradise".

Seeing that the heavenly road still had no end in sight, Ji Qing yawned and turned to look at Li Jing, who was left all alone.

"Li Jing, when will we reach the Immortal Realm? Where are we now?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jing opened his mouth silently and replied with a wry smile.

"How would I know when we’ll arrive? As for where we are now, we probably left our familiar Milky Way a long while ago."

Just as he finished speaking, the heavenly road under their feet accelerated abruptly.

Immediately after...

A force pulling on all six of them was felt around their bodies.

The sense was too familiar to them.

It was the premonition of a spatial displacement.

Liu Sisi and others hadn’t given it much thought, but Li Jing was slightly taken aback.

The sudden change definitely meant they were about to arrive in the Immortal Realm.

But the Immortal Realm was supposed to be part of the Big World, why was there a process of spatial displacement?

Could it be...

Is the existence of the Immortal Realm similar to a layered or stacked space?

Just as he was guessing, the process of spatial displacement formally began.

The six of them suddenly plunged into complete darkness, and then their field of vision immediately opened up.

Subsequently...

They found themselves in a world filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of blossoms, a world full of greenery.

The air, was incredibly fresh.

The spiritual qi naturally lingering between the heaven and the earth was so dense that it made people’s hair stand on ends.

Even in the air, they could clearly feel the thick aura of the immortal spirits lingering, which could be absorbed by cultivating.