Chapter 235: Multiverse: A Person in Zhetian, Refining Treasures to Become Emperor Chapter 235: One Life Method

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Protagonist:

Jiang Xuan

The Time Tributary flowed upstream, Chao Zhe toward the Overlord, attempting to erase every trace of the Overlord's existence.

Whether lifespan, fleshly body, Primordial Spirit, or true soul, all fell within the scope of erasure, to completely wipe the Overlord from this World.

Seeing this, the Overlord laughed loudly to the Heavens.

The Laughter shook the surrounding Void until ripples spread layer upon layer.

Behind him, an illusory River slowly emerged, and countless Figures shuttled out from the Long River.

Sword cultivators wielding flying swords, Mages entwined with magic, and interstellar powerhouses driving cool mechas and roaming the Star Sea...

These Figures were none other than the Overlord's Avatars under different Times and different experiences, representing the Overlord's diverse forms of existence in the Long River of Ages.

"Step into the River, fate is not sealed!"

The Overlord suddenly roared, sound waves surging.

He gripped his long blade with both hands, gathering the immense power carried by countless Avatars, and swung one blade, Earth-shaking.

This blade was not only aimed at Jiang Xuan's fleshly body and Primordial Spirit, but also crossed the limits of Time, slashing toward the future, strangling every possible variable.

This had already transcended the conventional scope of Battle, reaching an indescribable Cultivation Realm.

Once entering the legend, the Overlord not only mobilized the power of his present self and countless Avatars, but even gathered the power of the Overlord from every stage of past Years through some mysterious method.

Powers from different Times collided and fused violently within this narrow Time node, finally slashing out this peerless blade, causing Tian Di to change color and stars to shift position.

"Peerless Cultivation Talent!"

Jiang Xuan exclaimed in sincere admiration.

Jiang Xuan's Eight Trigrams Furnace flew out from between his brows, beginning to rotate slowly, at first Slow, then gradually Accelerating.

When its rotation reached the extreme, it suddenly stopped. Simultaneously, Jiang Xuan's Eyes instantly became cold and ruthless, like a deep cold pool, profound and bottomless, yet exuding a lofty, Transcendent artistic conception.

Behind him, a vast and boundless Great World slowly emerged.

This Great World seemed to possess its own life and will, beginning to change form rapidly.

At first, it showed a scene of destruction, Tian Di collapsing and all things withering; then it transformed into a state of decay, barren and silent, devoid of Vitality; then it gradually moved toward prosperity, flowers and trees lush, Mountains and Rivers surging endlessly; next it entered a development stage, Cities rising and Civilization flourishing; then it returned to the time of origin, Tian Di first opening, Hongmeng undifferentiated.

Finally, this Great World transformed into a chaotic primordial state before the world's creation, the origin of all things, the beginning of all Daos, as if containing the purest and most powerful Primordial Qi in the Universe.

Jiang Xuan at this moment was one with Tian Di, becoming the Overlord of this Tian Di.

The Overlord's expression instantly turned Heavy, and those Great Divine Ability Users silently watching this world-shocking Battle in the Dark Place also changed expressions, showing Shock.

They seemed to sense from Jiang Xuan a familiar yet unfamiliar aura, a powerful aura capable of dominating all things and controlling Life and Death.

"Moral?!"

The Overlord spat out these words, his tone full of doubt and uncertainty.

The Great Figures observing in secret also had the same thought arise in their hearts.

The state and aura Jiang Xuan displayed at this moment were too similar to the legendary "Moral," as if Moral itself was in the World.

"Moral's method? Reincarnation body?"

【35】 Everyone couldn't help but secretly speculate, this Battle might become unpredictable because of Jiang Xuan's sudden change, and might even trigger more profound changes in Tian Di.

Everyone in their hearts couldn't help but secretly speculate that this battle might become confusing and unpredictable because of Jiang Xuan's sudden change, and could even possibly trigger even more far-reaching changes in Heaven and Earth.

"Or... the product after seeking Emptiness through reduction?"

In the Present Day, some Great Figures still hide in the World and occasionally act.

Since Jiang Xuan stepped into this Tian Di, many gazes have come from the Dark Place.

"Great Sir, this person..." Jin Jiao and Yin Jiao glanced at each other, their eyes full of confusion.

That aura was too familiar, familiar enough to make them uneasy. Could it be that something capable of overturning the current state had already happened in places unknown to them?

Were they about to lose their position as the most favored Child Servant in Great Sir's heart?!

"There is a jar of Clear Spirit Pills in the quiet room on the left."

Moral Heavenly Venerable slightly closed his eyes, his expression calm, his tone gentle and slow, speaking unhurriedly.

Hearing these words, Jin Jiao and Yin Jiao were instantly overjoyed.

This Clear Spirit Pill was their favorite snack; Great Sir's action undoubtedly showed them that the favor remained.

Hearing what the Overlord said, Jiang Xuan smiled without speaking.

"Hongmeng!" Jiang Xuan whispered softly, his voice though light like Hong Zhong Da Lu, shaking Tian Di.

The Eight Trigrams Furnace slowly flew up, suspended in the air; in an instant, the entire Universe seemed to be frozen by an invisible force, Time stopped, Space froze.

The aura originating from the Great Dao Moral, lofty and high, grew more intense, as if a god who dominated Tian Di descended to the World, looking down upon All Living Beings.

Seeing this, the Overlord's expression grew even more Heavy.

He could reach such heights today, naturally having heard of those legendary Great Figures.

Now facing Jiang Xuan's suspected Moral fierce move, he dared not slacken in the slightest, instantly raising his spirit to the utmost, ready for battle.

The Absolute Blade and Eight Trigrams Furnace collided violently, emitting a Deafening roar.

The Overlord took advantage of the momentum to advance, exerting all his strength, chopping fiercely toward Jiang Xuan.

Jiang Xuan was not to be outdone, meeting the Overlord's attack head-on, not retreating in the slightest.

Every collision seemed Earth-shaking, all things in the World Trembling because of it.

"Boom!"

A huge sound echoed throughout the Universe.

Violent power burst forth, cosmic dust surging up, filling the vast Star Sky.

Countless massive stars, unable to bear the weight under the impact of this power, were instantly shaken into dust, dissipating into the endless darkness.

The dust gradually dispersed, and the fiercely contested battlefield was already empty of any person.

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Inside a palace magnificent and luxurious to the extreme, a man of peerless domineering aura and extraordinary temperament sat facing a youth of handsome features and noble bearing.

On the stone table between the two, two cups of clear tea steaming with curling heat were placed; the tea fragrance overflowed, and the tense atmosphere in the palace eased slightly.

"Daoist Brother coming to my place this time, I'm afraid it's not simply to taste this cup of fragrant tea, is it?"

"The Overlord's reputation is peerless; I merely wish to befriend you." Jiang Xuan's gaze casually sized up the surroundings, and he thought to himself, not expecting the Overlord's residence to be this luxurious.

But thinking about it, it makes sense; with the Overlord's flamboyant and extroverted nature, never low-key or reserved, anything enjoyable would naturally not be missed.

"This friend, Daoist Brother, I am naturally willing to befriend."

The Overlord nodded solemnly in response; in his heart, Jiang Xuan's formidable strength as an opponent deserved his recognition and respect — calling him a once-in-a-lifetime encounter would not be an exaggeration.

"Excellent, excellent."

"Since we're friends, helping a friend out — the Overlord wouldn't refuse, would he?" Jiang Xuan said with a laugh.

Hearing this, the Overlord's expression froze for a moment, and he instantly understood; this newly made friend possessed a quality he lacked — thick skin, and the kind he probably couldn't learn in this lifetime.

"Daoist Brother, just say it; what needs help?" the Overlord asked helplessly.

"Very simple; for you it's merely a trivial matter."

The smile on Jiang Xuan's face grew even richer.

"Teach me cultivation!" Jiang Xuan finally stated his purpose, looking as if he were merely asking for an insignificant candy, not something as major as cultivation.

The Overlord pondered repeatedly, but ultimately nodded in agreement to Jiang Xuan's request. It wasn't because Jiang Xuan was born particularly handsome, but simply because the "reward" Jiang Xuan offered was too tempting, making it hard to refuse.

From then on, Jiang Xuan settled down peacefully in the Overlord's residence, personally guided by the Overlord in cultivation; what he cultivated was precisely the One Life Law.

You must know, the Overlord is the only powerhouse since the Middle Ancient era to self-prove the Legendary Realm, sung of in later generations; his talent goes without saying. In the original timeline, everyone's evaluation of him was extremely high, some even asserting that if the Overlord had not fallen, he would surely achieve the Perfection of Creation Realm in the future, a peerless Heaven's Pride figure.

The Overlord possessed unique and profound insights into the Dao of cultivation; from the Middle Ancient era all the way to the era Meng Qi was in, if one spoke of teaching Jiang Xuan cultivation, the Overlord was undoubtedly the most suitable choice; as for an existence like the Virtuous Heavenly Venerable, too transcendent and nearly impractical, he was naturally not within the scope of consideration.

And the price Jiang Xuan needed to pay was to have a hearty, all-out great battle with the Overlord every so often.

For someone like the Overlord, bellicose and pursuing the extreme, battle was undoubtedly the best way to promote the fastest progress; moreover, having Jiang Xuan, an opponent of comparable strength and evenly matched, by his side.

Strange to say, Jiang Xuan and the Overlord interacted like this, frequently exchanging blows, yet did not trigger the River of Time's correction.

Perhaps it was because the Virtuous Heavenly Venerable and the Heavenly Emperor were secretly intervening behind the scenes; or perhaps the current time was still too far from the critical node of the Overlord's fall; or perhaps the Overlord was destined by fate to have this tribulation, his inevitable ending already unchangeable, so the River of Time took no action.

Previously, the methods Meng Qi found were relatively low-grade; now he has both the Heaven Severing Scripture and the Tathagata, and a Legendary Realm guide; the Great Dao is promising.

Jiang Xuan spoke incessantly, expounding those crooked theories that sounded plausible yet false to the Overlord; the Overlord merely listened expressionlessly, the originally fierce domineering look in his eyes quietly fading a few degrees.

"Whether it's the Daoist Sect's profound arts, the Buddhist Realm's wonderful methods, or the martial path's cultivation road, this first step is broadly similar — all are for the purpose of initially opening the Qi meridians, achieving the effect of strengthening the spirit and body."

The Overlord shook his head helplessly, deciding not to continue entangling with Jiang Xuan on those crooked theories. Past experience had long told him that when conversing with the man before him, one must absolutely not be dragged into the other party's area of expertise.

"The first step, in the Daoist Sect, is called Hundred Days Foundation Establishment; as the name implies, it means using roughly a hundred days to lay the foundation of martial cultivation. Within these hundred days, the Ren and Du meridians will open on their own after True Qi becomes full, hence the term Hundred Days Foundation Establishment. As for the Buddhist Realm, this stage is called Cultivating the Body in Concentration."

The Overlord began lecturing from the most basic part; a figure renowned in the world as a Legendary Great Power was actually here patiently and meticulously explaining such basic content as Hundred Days Foundation Establishment; Jiang Xuan watched this scene, feeling inexplicably that the art style was somewhat weird.

Besides, these basic stage things, Jiang Xuan had actually repeatedly researched them many times already; to him, they really didn't count as fresh.

"During Hundred Days Foundation Establishment, the key thing we need to do is use True Qi to fill those three hundred sixty-five major acupoints..." the Overlord continued lecturing, speaking in extreme detail, all kinds of key points pouring out.

Unknown how much time passed, the Overlord finally finished lecturing all the content of the Aperture Opening Stage; only then did he stop and look at Jiang Xuan, only to discover Jiang Xuan was just silently watching him, not saying a word.

"Hm? Daoist Brother, is there somewhere you didn't understand?" The Overlord looked puzzled, thinking he had explained so clearly there shouldn't be any problem.

"Overlord..." Jiang Xuan called out faintly; after a good long while, he slowly spoke: "Those basic things earlier, actually there was no need to lecture them at all. If you absolutely must lecture, could you not fob me off with those words you can hear anywhere outside?"

The Overlord's face showed a somewhat embarrassed smile; he truly had no intention of perfunctory Jiang Xuan. These contents were all what he heard from seniors when he cultivated as a child; although time has flowed, in his view these basic things are not outdated even now.

After all, the earlier cultivation is just proceeding step by step according to established steps; where would there be so many flashy tricks?

Could it be that no matter how powerfully you accumulate True Qi, you can still conjure a flower out of thin air?

Jiang Xuan's expression was faint; in his heart he secretly pondered, how come after getting along for this while, he felt the Overlord before him wasn't quite the same as that clever and smart appearance when they first met.

Fortunately, next the Overlord began to explain the key points of Outer Scene and subsequent stages to Jiang Xuan.

From here on, it was all solid, practical dry goods; every sentence contained the Overlord's precious experience and unique insights summarized from many years of cultivation.

Jiang Xuan listened with increasing focus, gradually immersing himself, as if placed on another wonderful path leading to the peak of the Great Dao, exploring its mysteries step by step following the Overlord's narration.

When the Overlord lectured on the Outer Scene barriers, he did not mention ordinary breakthrough methods like Heaven-Man Resonance or Heaven-Man Unity at all.

With his Heaven's Pride talent, when he broke through this realm back then, he naturally disdained to adopt these methods he considered inferior.

His arrogant bearing was as always, displayed without reserve.

Regarding this, Jiang Xuan did not comment much; after all, in this world, powerhouses who can directly achieve the Return to True Simplicity Realm are ultimately few and far between.

"Entering the Outer Scene Realm, the Inner Scene manifests outward, mutually fusing with Heaven and Earth; one's Primordial Spirit, physical body, and the power of Heaven and Earth fuse, condensing a Dharma Form, and this Dharma Form is the concrete manifestation of the Dao the cultivator follows!"

The Overlord explained extremely thoroughly, even drawing out a slender Time Tributary, displaying the appearance of the Dharma Form he once possessed.

"Thereafter, passing through the Outer Scene Nine Heavens, in essence it is the meticulous study and cultivation of the Dharma Form, making the Dharma Form and Dharma Principle interweave, promoting the Primordial Spirit, physical body, and Dharma Form to gradually move toward fusion and unity."

This is the cultivation essence of the One Life Outer Scene Stage — concise and clear, easy to understand.

"When the three completely fuse into one, a Dharma Body will be formed, and then a True Spirit will be nurtured. At that time, the cultivator's every move contains Dharma Principle; if outside the True Realm, the Dharma Body, relying on the power of controlling Dharma Principle, can exert influence on a world, even fiddle with the operation of planets!"

Jiang Xuan slightly nodded; from this stage on, the One Life power level begins to show explosive improvement, the style also abruptly transforming from the martial arts realm to the immortal cultivation domain, and an extremely powerful immortal cultivation level at that.

"As the Dharma Body stabilizes, the Inner Scene within the body gradually evolves toward the True Heaven and Earth. Dharma Body cultivation is divided into three stages: Human Immortal, Earth Immortal, Heaven Immortal; in reality, all are the tempering and sublimation of the Heaven and Earth world within the body. Earth Immortal can open acupoints into Cave Heavens; Heaven Immortal can make the inner world become a self-contained system, mutually reflecting with the outside world, every gesture possessing immense might, sufficient to destroy star systems!"

"Of course, compared to Daoist Brother Hongmeng, this realm still falls short." The Overlord looked at Jiang Xuan, eyes full of amazement; Jiang Xuan had not yet reached the Legendary Realm, yet the formidable strength he displayed was truly absurd. (Chapter End)