Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 217 - 178: From Now On, There Shall Be No Rivals in This World!

Chapter 217: Chapter 178: From Now On, There Shall Be No Rivals in This World!

Name: Chen Jichuan [The Fourth]

Age: 293 (156/300)

Immortal-order: 1

Official Position: None

Level: 17

Cultivation: Qi Refining Seventh Layer; Core Formation Fourth Layer; Night Travel Fourth Layer

Talents: Creation·Insight; Creation·Derivation

Cultivation Techniques: "Sword Map" (Seventeenth Layer) [In Progress: 17.79%]; "Five Forms Eight Techniques Fist" (Fourteenth Layer); "Taiyin Refining Body Technique" (Thirteenth Layer); "Primordial Skill" (Sixteenth Layer); "Corpse Control Technique" (Sixteenth Layer)

Techniques:

Low-level: Omitted

Mid-level: Wind Thunder Wings [In Progress: 1.55%], Transformation Technique, Seven Elements Relieving Calamity Ruyi Tiangang Splitting Light Sword Technique, Protective Sword Shield, Catkins Body Method, Concealing Technique, Crystal Shadow Refraction Technique, Golden Bell Shield Skill, Mystical Gate Skill, Pure Yang True Fire, Paper Cutting into Soldiers Skill, Five Ghosts Yin Soldiers Skill, Circular Light Skill, ..., Omitted

Magical Treasures: Yellow Essence Sword (First-order); Primordial Yang Pearl (First-order); Yuan Yin Pearl (First-order)

Skills: Alchemy (First-order); Artifact Refining (First-order)

Immortal Salary: 100

Source Power: 3917285

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Feeling himself slightly, Chen Jichuan opened the "Immortal Record."

The first thing to focus on was, of course, his age and cultivation.

In his previous life in the Jade Spring World, he endured nearly six hundred years, arduously cultivating for almost 280 years, barely achieving the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining. Later, relying on the Primordial Yang Pearl and Yuan Yin Pearl, he broke through to the Sixth Layer in one go, reaching the pinnacle of the Jade Spring World.

In this life, however.

After 275 years, Chen Jichuan, without consuming the Undying Grass, had only reached half his lifespan. By diligently cultivating for just over 130 years, he had already surpassed his past life and achieved higher levels.

Looking back, the journey was only difficult during the Fifth and Sixth Layers of Qi Refining.

Even with the "Dao Fruit" insights and references from Qing Songzi and others, it took him almost thirty years to progress from the Fifth to the Sixth Layer. Then, advancing from the Sixth to today’s breakthrough at the Seventh Layer required over sixty years of grueling effort.

Altogether, it spanned a full ninety years.

But in this life, it took only forty to fifty years for Chen Jichuan to cultivate from scratch to the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining.

From this, it is evident.

The road of cultivation ahead will only grow tougher.

However—

"In this life, I reached the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining in four to five decades."

"In ninety years, I stepped past the Fifth and Sixth Layers, reaching the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining."

"Going forward, even without the Undying Grass, I still have nearly a hundred and fifty good years left, making it not too hard to reach the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining. The Ninth Layer will be slightly more challenging. With the additional 200-year lifespan from the Undying Grass, there is a fair chance of reaching the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining."

Chen Jichuan calculated in his heart.

Having practiced cultivation again in this reincarnation, his familiarity with early-stage cultivation saved him a lot of time, securing more opportunities for his progress.

With the aid of the Undying Grass, Chen Jichuan harbored ambitions of challenging the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining, and even the Enlightenment Realm.

But he also understood the immense difficulty, preparing himself for the possibility of having to reincarnate yet again.

"The Seventh Layer of Qi Refining."

"With my current cultivation level and a repertoire of Mid-level Techniques, I can roam unchallenged within the Qinling World where there are no Supreme beings."

"The next step is to release all restraints and reclaim the Sword Ancestor’s entire legacy."

"And then there’s Emperor Yong, Taixuan Immortal, Three Treasures Arhats..."

The Supreme beings of this world held unimaginably high realms, and their legacies, such as the Sword Ancestor’s Sword Stele, were immensely beneficial to Chen Jichuan’s cultivation.

These treasures could never be excessive.

Previously, without the strength, there was nothing to be done. But now, having ascended to the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining, the time to act had come.

...

Chen Jichuan set his plans and continued to assess his condition.

In this life, not only had his cultivation in Qi Refining broken through, but his external skills and Daoist Skills had also seen moderate improvements.

In his past life, his external skills had stagnated at the Second Layer of Core Formation, while his Daoist Skills reached only the Third Layer of Night Travel.

Now, both had broken past their limits.

The former had reached the Fourth Layer of Core Formation, transforming Inner Strength into Gang Strength. With the perfect blend of hardness and softness, it elevated his physical development and further tapped into the potential of his physique. Every punch and kick could unleash terrifying Gang Strength, rivaling the power of mana attained through Qi Refining.

The latter had reached the Fourth Layer of Night Travel. Not only could he travel among the stars during the night, but he could also manifest a form by using external materials like smoke, water, mist, or sand to condense the shape of his Divine Soul in the external world.

This was not true "Manifestation."

In the Night Travel Realm, the Divine Soul’s ethereal form is shapeless and intangible, only visible to those with Secret Techniques, the Heavenly Eye, or keen sensing abilities.

Or, under deliberate manipulation, the Soul might borrow external materials to allow others to see it.

But upon reaching the Manifestation Realm, when the spirit platform is forged and the human soul condenses, one can break through the Netherworld and materialize in the mortal realm.

Clearly, Chen Jichuan had yet to reach that level. At most, he had arrived at the "Material Manipulation" stage of the Night Travel Realm. His Divine Soul was no longer limited to soul attacks; it could manipulate objects without relying on his physical body or mana.

In terms of use, it wasn’t particularly practical, as using mana for object manipulation was thousands of times stronger.

However, this represented an enhancement in the essence of his Divine Soul.

It symbolized a progression in Chen Jichuan’s Daoist Skills, allowing him to unleash even greater power in future Daoist Skill applications.

"Circular Light Skill, Paper Cutting into Soldiers Skill, Five Ghosts Yin Soldiers Skill... all these Daoist Skills are deeply tied to my Daoist cultivation level."

"Now, at last, I can boost them further."

Although the progress of his Daoist Skills couldn’t compare to his Qi Refinement achievements, the leap from the Third to Fourth Layer of Night Travel was a qualitative one, bringing him considerable joy.

Especially in the Qinling World, where no one practiced Daoist Skills, standing on par with external skills made it all the more precious.

"The breakthrough in Daoist Skills happened some time ago."

"The Paper Man, Five Ghosts Yin Soldiers, have already been successfully refined."

"My Qi Refining cultivation has just advanced, and it needs a few days to consolidate. This just happens to be a good time to transfer all the mana accumulated from ’Primordial Skill’ into ’Sword Map.’"

"Also, the ’Corpse Control Technique’ can now advance to the Seventeenth Layer. I’ll start by refining the seventeenth corpse and then deeply refine the sixteen corpses from before."

With a single breakthrough, many aspects of his cultivation needed consolidation and simultaneous strengthening.

This marked a time of rapid growth in strength.

Although Chen Jichuan’s thoughts were on the legacies of the Supreme beings such as the Sword Ancestor, he wasn’t in a rush right now.

Suppressing the elation of his breakthrough,

he calmed his mind and continued his arduous cultivation, advancing further.

Time flowed by.

In the blink of an eye, five more years passed.

...

On this day.

The West Sea, Sword Tower.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

A streak of golden light shot like an arrow, carrying wind and fire, descending from the sky and landing in the restricted area.

Wang Yan sat cross-legged in cultivation as she already sensed the commotion from beyond the heavens.

She raised her head to look.

She saw Chen Jichuan standing atop a majestic golden roc as it descended, appearing like an immortal envoy who had descended upon the mortal world.

Wang Yan’s eyes lit up. She stepped forward to examine the golden roc and curiously asked, "Is this the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird from Zuzhou Continent?"

"Caw!"

The Great Sun Golden Peng Bird, subjugated by Chen Jichuan, was filled with rage. Seeing Wang Yan point and jest at it, it let out a fierce shriek in discontent.

"Be respectful."

"From now on, besides me, you will also heed her commands."

Chen Jichuan noticed the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird’s actions and turned to reprimand it.

After consolidating his foundation at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining, the first thing Chen Jichuan did was head to Zuzhou Continent to subdue this Great Sun Golden Peng Bird.

Using a combination of threats and promises, he forced it into submission.

While the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird was still somewhat unruly, it dared not rebel and had to reluctantly obey Chen Jichuan.

Being scolded now, frustration surged within it. But upon seeing the sword in Chen Jichuan’s hand, it opted to wisely bow its head, turning away without making a sound.

"Go wait for me in the skies."

Seeing this, Chen Jichuan did not push further, waving a hand as he instructed the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird.

Whoosh!

The creature, desperate to escape, flapped its wings furiously, creating gusts of wind as it ascended into the cloud-covered skies.

"Junior Master has always been formidable, and now, with the addition of an Empty Nether Divine Beast as an ally, it’ll be near impossible to find an equal opponent in this world!"

Wang Yan felt delight from Chen Jichuan’s protective actions.

Her excitement grew further as she watched the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird—submissive before Chen Jichuan like a tamed grandson—owing in part to her awe of her Junior Master.

Chen Jichuan had mentioned the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird ever since acquiring the Undying Grass and had remarked on its power as an Empty Nether Divine Beast.

Two centuries ago, the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird was already an Empty Nether Divine Beast.

With so many years past, its power must have grown even stronger.

Witnessing Chen Jichuan conquer such a legendary divine beast, Wang Yan couldn’t suppress her joy for her Junior Master.

"It’s decent for travel."

"But not exceptionally useful otherwise."

Chen Jichuan dismissed the Great Sun Golden Peng Bird and turned his gaze to Wang Yan—

Name: Wang Yan

Age: 291

Level: 16

Cultivation: Qi Refining Sixth Layer

Cultivation Techniques: "Sword Map" (Sixteenth Layer), "Primordial Skill" (Seventh Layer)

Techniques: Wind Thunder Wings, Catkins Body Method, Protective Sword Shield, Concealing Technique, ..., Omitted

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Wang Yan was seven years younger than Chen Jichuan.

However, Chen Jichuan had only spent half his time in the Qinling World, with his bone age being a modest 150 years.

Wang Yan, in contrast, had lived nearly three centuries.

Her natural lifespan was nearing its end.

Throughout these years, she had diligently cultivated, with the help of the Iron Lotus Seeds and various pills provided by Chen Jichuan. He ensured her combat prowess was sharpened by battling fierce demon beasts across the West Sea.

After over a century.

Wang Yan herself had reached the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining.

In the Qinling World, this was equivalent to the late stage of the Void Realm, placing her cultivation level on par with that of the former Grandmaster Qin Feng or Spring Silkworm Sect’s Yi Rang.

With Chen Jichuan’s teachings in Daoist Skills, along with his hand-forged First-order Magical Treasure "Heart Like Sword" and the "Black Dragon Divine Armor" left behind after Yi Rang’s death,

her techniques and equipment were all top-tier.

Among the Void-level cultivators, she had no rivals; only Empty Nether experts could be considered worthy adversaries.

Yet her progress beyond the Sixth Qi Refining Layer was anything but easy.

Luckily, there was still the Undying Grass.

"Your lifespan is nearly depleted."

"Hurry up and eat the Undying Grass."

Seeing threads of decay emanating from Wang Yan, Chen Jichuan knew she had yet to consume her Undying Grass, and urged her.

The Undying Grass could extend one’s life by two centuries and rapidly heal any wounds, no matter how grave.

Thus, those who obtained the Undying Grass would usually save it for critical moments when they were gravely injured.

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This was the best way to fully maximize the Undying Grass’s value.

But since acquiring it, Wang Yan had never faced life-threatening injuries. Ordinary wounds were easily healed with the pills provided by Chen Jichuan.

As a result, the Undying Grass in her possession had remained unused to this day.

"I feel like I could live another few decades."

Wang Yan produced the Undying Grass, reluctant to consume it.

Without serious injuries or illness, it seemed like a waste to use the Undying Grass this way.

"Why don’t you find an Empty Nether Divine Beast, fight it to the brink of death, and then use it?"

Chen Jichuan quipped, smirking.

"..."

Wang Yan rolled her eyes at Chen Jichuan, refraining from comment. After glancing at the radiant and vibrant Undying Grass in her hand, she tightly clenched her jaw, shut her eyes, and swallowed it whole.

Regarding the Undying Grass,

Wang Yan’s reluctance wasn’t because she wanted to save it for Chen Jichuan or anyone else.

She simply treasured its value and found it difficult to part with.

But with her Junior Master urging her out of genuine concern, Wang Yan didn’t wish to worry him further. After a brief moment of hesitation and regret, she ultimately chose to consume it.

"That’s the right choice."

"Only at peace after eating it."

Chen Jichuan nodded in approval, satisfied. He addressed the still-silent Wang Yan, who seemed to savor the taste of the Undying Grass: "Get your things ready. Tomorrow, we’re heading back to Central Earth."

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