Chapter 282: The Myriad Heavens: A Man in Zhe Tian, Forging Treasures to Become Emperor Chapter 282: Three Million Li Great Wildernes

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Protagonist:

Jiang Xuan

The morning air of Shi Cun was thick with the scent of medicine, and the true blood churning in the cauldron glowed with amber luster in the dawn mist.

Runes flowed across Jiang Xuan's fingertips as he tamed the essence blood of a Zunzhe-level ferocious beast until it was as gentle as a spring.

If word of this spread, it would shake the ancient kingdoms beyond the Great Wilderness.

A Zunzhe true blood baptism—simply unheard of.

Shi Yunfeng caressed his healed sinews and veins, as if he had awoken from another lifetime.

Three days ago he was merely an old man with a bit of spirit and qi; now his palm could condense the blood qi smoke unique to the Blood Moving Realm.

From the west end of the village came children's laughter and play as Boy chased a Five-Colored Sparrow past the eaves, his toes tracing faint Dao patterns on the green stone slabs—this was the power slumbering deep in his bloodline awakening.

"Thirty-six Blood Moving Realm..." The Old Patriarch gazed at the pillars of blood qi rising over the martial training ground, his throat tightening.

A month ago, fewer than five people in the whole village could lift a thousand-jin boulder, yet now even the women gathering herbs could tear apart tigers and leopards with their bare hands.

In the village, every villager seemed chosen by fate, welcoming a transformation of vital importance in their lives.

Shi Qingfeng's Ancestor Grandfather, once crushed by the wheels of time and tottering on the brink, his remaining life force dim and dark, could be swallowed by darkness at any moment.

But Jiang Xuan's appearance was like a streak of dawn light piercing the night sky.

He performed Bloodline Cleansing and Marrow Washing for Ancestor Grandfather.

This was not merely a bodily transformation, but more like a reshaping of life itself.

After this, Ancestor Grandfather not only gained over a dozen precious years of lifespan, but was like a flame ignited, setting sail once more on the Cultivation Path.

Nourished by abundant cultivation resources, he broke through the bottleneck of Spirit Transformation Perfection and successfully entered the Inscription Realm.

This crossing of realms was of extraordinary significance.

In the cultivation world, entering the Inscription Realm meant possessing the qualification to be ennobled, becoming a powerful figure of one region.

Looking back at the past, Ancestor Grandfather's gift had always been excellent, but it was a pity that fate toyed with him; the wounds of his youth and his exile to the Second Ancestral Land had obstructed his Cultivation Path.

Otherwise, with his ability, being ennobled might have been a matter of course.

Now, the Supreme Treasure Arts from Jiang Xuan had become the guiding lamp on his cultivation path.

These treasure arts contained the supreme truths of Heaven and Earth, providing him with inspiration and guidance in his exploration of the Inscription Realm, allowing his cultivation to avoid hidden reefs.

The adults in the village had mostly just knocked open the gates of the Blood Moving Realm.

Although they had not stepped into the Cave Heaven Domain in one stride, every person's body was quietly undergoing astonishing changes.

Their blood qi grew ever more vigorous, like rushing rivers, surging and turbulent. Every pore seemed to be breathing the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth, their strength constantly increasing.

In the Blood Moving Realm, they advanced with flying speed, constantly digging out their own potential.

At the same time, the thick cultivation atmosphere in the village was like a spring breeze, blowing into every person's heart-field.

More and more adults, whether strong young laborers or women managing household affairs, were infected and one after another stepped onto the Cultivation Path.

The children likewise displayed astonishing gift and effort on the road of cultivation.

The somewhat older children successfully entered the Blood Moving Realm for the first time.

And those somewhat younger children, though they had not yet entered the Blood Moving Realm, had an understanding of bone script that was astonishing.

In Shi Cun, wealth, companions, methods, and land were all present, and all were top-tier configurations.

Abundant cultivation resources, like-minded companions, profound and exquisite arts, and an incomparably superior cultivation environment together built a paradise for cultivators.

In such an environment, Shi Cun's overall strength rose with flying speed, transforming from an ordinary small village into a cultivation village.

Now, not counting Jiang Xuan and the Willow God, these two super-powerful figures, Shi Cun's own strength was not to be underestimated.

Shi Qingfeng's Ancestor Grandfather dwelled in the Inscription Realm; his existence stabilized Shi Cun's foundation.

The Spirit Transformation Realm Blue-Scaled Eagle, relying on its powerful strength and keen perception, guarded a region of peace for Shi Cun.

The many Blood Moving Realm clansmen were the pillars of Shi Cun's development, full of vitality and fighting spirit.

Such strength, placed in any corner of Shi Guo, would be enough for Shi Cun to find a foothold and win respect.

If Maoqiu, that little Zhu Yan monkey after Nirvana, recovered to peak condition, Shi Cun's strength would undergo a qualitative leap, instantly becoming a colossus that drew the attention of all forces.

However, Shi Cun's current strength distribution also had obvious problems: top-tier combat power was outstanding, but the quantity and strength of low- and mid-tier cultivators were relatively insufficient, presenting a "top-heavy" posture.

This was like a giant who, though possessing a powerful fist, had slightly weak legs; he still needed to constantly cultivate and strengthen the low- and mid-tier cultivation power.

Gazing at the now prosperous and flourishing Shi Cun, Shi Yunfeng felt a thousand emotions and said gratefully: "Hongmeng Teacher, Shi Cun will forever remember your grace. Without you, Shi Cun would never have today's prosperity."

In his heart, Jiang Xuan was Shi Cun's great benefactor.

Jiang Xuan smiled and waved his hand, saying: "Patriarch, I have long regarded myself as a member of Shi Cun; Shi Cun's affairs are my affairs. We are family, no need to be so polite."

Jiang Xuan's words were full of warmth and kindness; he had long regarded Shi Cun as his own home, and everyone here was his family.

After hearing this, Shi Yunfeng laughed heartily and said: "I was too distant."

Earlier, the Teacher used ferocious beast true blood to brew treasure medicine, actually causing the Shi Clan bloodline to reveal the splendor of the Immortal Ancient Era.

In the cellar were sealed seven jars of dark-gold liquid, which was the True Blood Remnant Rhyme Jiang Xuan had specially refined.

Every drop contained terrifying greatness, its violent nature sealed by him with a secret art.

When night fell, the willow tree branches traced complex array diagrams in the starlight.

Jiang Xuan stood with hands behind his back, gazing up at the Tianqiong; the people of Shi Cun did not yet know that they were gradually awakening the Immortal King Bloodline, though very faint, it was real.

Boy stood before the steaming stove, his face beaming with the excitement and curiosity unique to a five-year-old child.

Today, he intended to do a "big thing"—make a one-of-a-kind drink himself.

He carefully cradled the small vial containing Qiong Qi True Blood; the true blood was like flowing flame, exuding a mysterious and dangerous aura.

Boy took a deep breath and slowly dripped a few drops of Qiong Qi True Blood into the operating Supreme Furnace.

Runes flickered, and a strange humming sound came from within the furnace, as if cheering in welcome of this powerful force.

Immediately after, Boy poured in the prepared beast milk.

The moment the beast milk touched the true blood, a wondrous change occurred; the originally pure white liquid began to churn, its color gradually deepening, and an indescribable fragrance spread out, blending wildness and richness, making Boy's stomach growl incessantly.

"Gurgle gurgle," the blood milk rolled happily in the Supreme Furnace; Boy's eyes went wide and round, staring unblinkingly, occasionally dipping a finger in to taste.

The flavor, the moment it entered his mouth, was the silkiness and sweetness of beast milk; immediately after, the unique flavor of Qiong Qi True Blood exploded on his tongue — rich, fervent, carrying a hint of wild aura, making him unable to stop drooling.

"I must let Master also taste his own great invention."

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth curled up, revealing two cute little tiger teeth.

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The next day, Boy found Jiang Xuan.

"I have decided to go out alone to train and improve my own strength."

Boy's gaze was firm, his childish face full of resolute determination.

In his view, venturing alone into the Great Wilderness was a milestone that must be crossed on the path of growth, the starting point of the road to becoming a powerhouse.

Willow Deity gave a slight nod and slowly spoke: "I plan to have Boy embark on the Three Hundred Thousand Li Great Wilderness journey, to undergo deep tempering."

Jiang Xuan heard this and instantly perceived the deep meaning within.

He walked forward, shaking his head slightly, "Three hundred thousand li?"

Boy blinked, though puzzled by Jiang Xuan's action, he still obediently nodded, then asked with a face full of anticipation: "Master, what do you think?"

"Three Hundred Thousand Li Great Wilderness Road..." Jiang Xuan's brows knitted tightly, his gaze deep, falling into contemplation.

Seeing Jiang Xuan's heavy expression, Boy thought he was worried for his safety; he hurriedly straightened his back and declared solemnly: "Master, please rest assured, my current strength is powerful, I can even break the precious bones of the Void God Realm, I will definitely return safely."

Jiang Xuan waved his hand, expression serious: "I am not worried about your safety; with your talent and ability, dealing with ordinary dangers is nothing. I merely think that the Three Hundred Thousand Li Great Wilderness road may be insufficient for you to achieve the maximum degree of tempering; the distance should be appropriately increased."

Hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Boy's eyes, his mouth slightly open, momentarily at a loss for words.

Willow Deity stood to the side, expression calm, but inwardly silently praising Jiang Xuan's insight — truly a person with unique vision.

Jiang Xuan looked at Boy, expression solemn, and patiently explained: "The Three Hundred Thousand Li Great Wilderness training proposed by Willow Deity was set according to the standard used by True Hou, Pixiu, and other Ancient Era ferocious beasts to raise their young."

"In the ancient era, those powerful races, to enable their descendants to grow smoothly and gain a foothold in the cruel heaven and earth, would often subject their young offspring to extremely harsh tempering."

"Letting the young be placed alone in carefully selected wild mountains where ferocious beasts run rampant and crises lurk everywhere is one of the common trial methods."

"This kind of trial does not require you to defeat a specific powerful opponent, but to learn to survive in dangers that may descend at any moment, constantly improving your own strength and will."

Willow Deity placed extremely high hopes on Boy; this method of tempering Boy using the cultivation way of the world's strongest races was unprecedented in the Eight Domains of the Lower Realm, no one dared attempt it.

Jiang Xuan gazed at Boy, his eyes full of expectation: "You must understand, you are exceptionally gifted, far beyond ordinary people; those Ancient Era ferocious beasts' young, compared to you, are truly worlds apart. With your potential, you should accept even more severe trials to achieve the extraordinary."

Jiang Xuan went to great lengths to make Boy truly understand his own strength.

He sat beside Boy, starting from the strength comparison of the various races in the Great Wilderness, and mentioning the rise and fall of those powerful races in the Ancient Era.

Jiang Xuan not only recounted Boy's outstanding performance in battle, but also analyzed the advantages of his unique Transcendent Divine Ability in actual combat.

After this long talk of earnest persuasion and wide-ranging citations, Boy finally accepted the fact that Ancient Era ferocious beasts' young were far inferior to him.

Boy's eyes flickered with surprise and doubt, muttering softly to himself: "So I've already become strong to this extent? This is truly something I never imagined."

Immediately after, Boy looked at Jiang Xuan full of longing, his eyes full of thirst for power, and asked: "Then how big is the gap between me and you, Master? I really want to know, how can I become as strong as you?"

Jiang Xuan lightly tapped Boy's forehead, saying with a mix of exasperation and amusement: "What I spoke of is only the combat ability you currently display, and your tremendous latent potential. But you must be clear, on the path of cultivation, realm breakthrough is crucial. Your cultivation realm has not yet made substantive progress, and the gap between us remains very obvious. Look, realm advancement not only means increase in strength, but also pertains to comprehension of heaven and earth rules; this requires a long time and constant insight."

"Oh, indeed it is so."

Boy nodded with partial understanding, brows slightly furrowed, inwardly understanding that there truly existed an unbridgeable chasm between him and Jiang Xuan.

He clenched his small fists, secretly resolving to cultivate hard. A moment later, Boy lifted his head, his eyes flashing with light yearning for progress, and asked: "Master, then in your view, how should I temper myself? I want to become stronger quickly."

At this moment, in Boy's heart, the originally challenging Three Hundred Thousand Li Great Wilderness road seemed no longer able to satisfy his expectations for his own growth.

He felt that with his ability, he should accept even more challenging tempering.

Jiang Xuan wore a gentle smile, his eyes full of expectation, and proposed: "Three Million Li Great Wilderness Road, what do you think? Along this way, you will see more rare treasures and strange beasts, experience more treacherous environments; this will be of enormous help to your growth."

"Ah?"

Boy's eyes instantly went wide, his mouth gaping open, eyeballs rolling rapidly, then with a sobbing tone he said: "Three million li, then when exactly will I be able to return to Stone Village? Such a long road, will I encounter many dangers? I'm a bit scared."

Speaking, Boy tightly hugged Jiang Xuan's leg, trying to use familial affection as a bargaining chip to change Jiang Xuan's mind.

"You're the best at talking."

Jiang Xuan's eyes held doting affection; he reached out and rubbed Boy's head, explaining: "Of course I won't really make you walk three million li. Regarding your tempering plan, first follow Willow Deity's proposal and go to the Great Wilderness to embark on the Three Hundred Thousand Li journey."

"When you return smoothly, I will make further arrangements based on your actual situation; at that time, you will be able to launch an assault toward the next cultivation realm."

"Rest assured, after you return, the follow-up tempering I arrange for you won't be too long, merely a few days. These few days of tempering will focus on improving your adaptability in actual combat, letting you better grasp your own power."

For Boy's cultivation growth path, Jiang Xuan had long since deeply pondered.

In his view, this Three Hundred Thousand Li Great Wilderness road was indispensable for Boy's growth.

In this journey full of unknowns and challenges, Boy will face all kinds of hardships and dangers.

He needs to tenaciously contend with harsh natural environments, such as finding water sources in the vast desert where wild winds howl, discerning direction in the primitive forest that blocks out the sky.

He must traverse one natural death trap after another hiding fatal danger, like that crisis-ridden swamp where a single misstep leads to eternal doom; and those steep perilous valleys where falling rocks may strike at any moment.

He must constantly be vigilant against those ferocious beasts lurking in the dark, ready to launch attacks at any time; some ferocious beasts not only possess great strength but also unique Transcendent Divine Abilities, like python beasts that can spray poison mist, griffins that can control lightning.

Even must guard against the schemes and harm of people with ulterior motives; some will covet his talent and treasures, seizing them by any means.

These layered ordeals can not only cause Boy's strength to rapidly rise, letting him grasp more combat techniques in battle after battle, learning how to use the environment to create advantages for himself.

Even more, they can let his will quality be greatly tempered, unyielding in the face of adversity, never admitting defeat; and can let his life experience be greatly enriched, witnessing the world's myriad perils and beauties, thereby understanding this world more profoundly.

If the effect of true blood precious medicine on Boy is regarded as a deep excavation and stimulation of his potential, then this Three Hundred Thousand Li Great Wilderness road's tempering is undoubtedly an all-round, deep forging and sublimation of soul and mind. (Chapter End)