Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1169 - 389: Sword Pierced, Instant Refinement

After dealing with the stone platform, Jiang Li finally had a definite understanding of the Drought Demon Ba.

Although the person behind the scenes was well hidden, after the Heavenly Monarch's defeat, it was time for him to surface. Now that Jiang Li was one of the top figures of this era, finding traces wouldn't be difficult.

Standing tall gives you a broader view; this is a rule that applies everywhere, especially now that Jiang Li is not only high in status but also in power.

At his level of strength and realm, it's incredibly difficult to completely hide from him.

Perhaps, the Heavenly Monarch noticed something as well, after all, he once allied with the Drought's side. However, the Heavenly Monarch never discovered their true intention and nearly fell victim to it.

Now, it's Jiang Li's turn to contend with them.

'In the past, you could hide because the waters were murky; in the future, the waters will become clearer, and you'll reveal yourself sooner or later.'

After making this judgment in his heart, Jiang Li turned his gaze to the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture".

Although this cultivation technique appears as a book, it is, in fact, composed of layered iron plates.

In the era of the Yellow Emperor, not to mention books, even scrolls didn't exist, with the carriers of knowledge being quite primitive.

However, using Chi You's bones to make a book was an appropriate move, perfectly carrying the divine intent of Chi You's cultivation method.

The golden bronze cover is faintly etched with delicate patterns, carrying an indestructible aura. When Jiang Li infused it with the All Heaven Divine Sha, the form of a bull-headed demon god slowly emerged.

Jiang Li did not open the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture" because there was no need.

He had previously secluded himself in the Heaven and Earth Furnace, comprehending the contents of the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture" through the projection in the Void Illusion Realm. He was already well-versed in this cultivation technique.

Though not achieving perfection, he has indeed comprehended it thoroughly and forged his own path.

Seeing the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture" again today was not for the cultivation technique itself, but for the book.

The Warlord Chi You re-cultivated the "Qi Tomb", not only creating the all-destroying All Heaven Divine Sha but also an imperishable physical body.

If the physical body was not strong enough, it would be the first to be destroyed by the All Heaven Divine Sha.

Jiang Li once obtained Chi You's Body Refining Method and named it "Innate True Body". Though he hasn't reached the extreme in this path, its strength is foreseeable. His reverse cultivation of the Innate Technique also referenced the Innate True Body considerably.

Even with the completion of the "Form Tomb" and cultivating the Taixu's Body, Jiang Li dare not claim his body surpasses that of Chi You at his peak.

After all, the Dao Fruit left by this Warlord is second grade, a level Jiang Li has yet to reach.

This means that the book made from Chi You's bones before him should be as strong as Jiang Li's body at this moment...

Jiang Li quietly watched the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture", gradually catalyzing the Primordial Qi, infusing the All Heaven Divine Sha and Innate Qi together, forming a Taiji, and wrapping the book within.

To reverse Taisu and achieve Tai Shi, it's necessary to reverse refine this primordial material, transforming it into a formless Tai Shi Chaos. Although Jiang Li has mapped out the way ahead through One Qi to Three Pure Ones, reversing the innate is extremely perilous, requiring experimental substrates as a prelude.

If categorizing the Five Primordial Elements, postnatal creatures squarely belong to the Taiji category. The further away from Taiji, the harder the reversal, unless Jiang Li only wishes to reverse to Tai Shi without contemplating the return.

"To simultaneously grasp the Five Primordial Elements, one must take risks."

With this thought, he transitioned from Taiji to Taisu. Under the cover of pure white cloud Qi, the structure of the space collapsed, and the "form" would not exist.

Yet, the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture" still existed intact.

Even the Taixu Qi could not assimilate it, revealing the toughness of Chi You's bones.

Though Jiang Li unified the Three Tombs and the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture" to create his "Emperor's Pole Worldly Book", it does not mean his cultivation technique and wisdom surpassed the Three Emperors and the Warlord.

It merely signifies forging his path. As for transcendence, perhaps it may be achieved in the future, but not now.

Since the Taixu Qi could not harm Chi You's bones, Jiang Li showed a trace of delight, then slowly inhaled, his pupils narrowing into slit pupils, and spiral dragon horns emerged on his forehead.

In the blink of an eye, he partially manifested the Fuxi Dao Body, and the "Mountain Tomb" was soon in hand.

"Union of Mountains and Things."

The union of high and low, the form of things.

Compared to "Form Tomb" and "Qi Tomb", "Mountain Tomb" leans more towards use, elucidating principles, applying principles, and controlling principles.

Jiang Li had already witnessed this.

The Dinghu Sect's Wind Queen's Strange Gate was created by the Feng Clan's Wind Queen, combining parts of the "Mountain Tomb's" essence with the Ji Family's "Dragon Armor Divine Chapter" to create the art of Qimen Dunjia. In the Wind Queen's Strange Gate, the Master can freely manipulate the interactions of elemental traits, fire can conquer water, and wood fears no fire, all of which can be manifested through the Wind Queen's Strange Gate.

This kind of modification of interactions comes from the "Mountain Tomb".

The "Union of Mountains and Things" Jiang Li currently uses is the method of uniting and commanding the Yin-Yang Five Elements by integrating material traits.

His divine thought and will transcended, transforming into the formless Invisible Power, slowly channeling the Taixu Qi into Chi You's bones. Meanwhile, the Three Flowers on Jiang Li's head appeared together, then suddenly descended, transforming into the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, which fell into his hand and struck the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture".

"Buzz——"

The ever-still book vibrated through the space, with the manifestation of Chi You's true form seemingly poised to leap out from it.

A domineering aura swept through the surroundings, causing the magma to quake, earth fire to roar, even prompting a faint reaction from the Xuanyuan Sword above.

With the departure of the Drought Demon Ba and Yinglong Dao Fruit, the primary role of the Xuanyuan Sword was to suppress the earth fire and seal the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture." Now that the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture" had responded, the Xuanyuan Sword naturally reacted accordingly.

Not to mention there was a Jiang Clan member down below who had cultivated the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture" and possessed Chi You's Flag.

Various elements converged, forming the perfect nemesis — the innate evil little ghost from the Jiang family, a person of Chi You's lineage.

"Hidden Mountain Yin."

But before the Xuanyuan Sword's qi mechanism could flourish, Jiang Li's qi mechanism abruptly disappeared, even his very presence turned imperceptible, as if he never existed in the first place. The sword qi descended, directly suppressing the turmoil of the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture," and was instead utilized by Jiang Li, transforming into an aid to refine Chi You's Bone.

There was a wolf in front, a tiger behind, pressure from both sides, and finally, there were signs of Chi You's Bone being refined.

But at the same time —

A deafening roar suddenly erupted, Chi You's true form on the scroll leaped out and turned into a physical entity, stepping upon a sea of fire, punching through the void, with the All Heaven Divine Sha breaking all things in its path, Flame Light dimmed, Flame Qi perished, and the murky darkness surged toward Jiang Li.

"Merely the divine intent recorded in a scroll, yet it can manifest such a form, truly —"

Jiang Li's expression was indifferent, pushing forward with his left hand holding the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, "Not bad."

The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi collided with the All Heaven Divine Sha without any flair, dispersing the murky darkness in an instant, and the invisible great strength pressed against Chi You's true form, causing the ferocious deity's shape to suddenly pause.

Then —

"Boom!"

The mountains shook, and columns of flame shot upward.

Despite the absolute disparity in momentum between the two sides, the result was that the seemingly world-destroying strike of Chi You's true form was repelled in one blow.

The murky color was shattered, and as Chi You's true form took a step back, cracks appeared all over its body, like shattered porcelain, which collapsed and transformed into a stream of evil qi returning to the book.

Subsequently, under the dual pressure of the Xuanyuan Sword and Jiang Li, the "Chi You Three Disks Scripture" turned an unadorned white color, and seeing this, Jiang Li made a virtual grasp with his right hand, the Great Circle Sword appeared in his hand, then...

With one sword thrust, it was instantly refined, turning Chi You's Bone into his own "Flying Sword."

To this extent, half the task was accomplished.

"It's just this commotion..."

Jiang Li looked helplessly at the surrounding fire columns, letting out a light sigh.

Such a massive commotion here probably raised the temperature of the entire Dinghu by a few degrees, and surely the high-level members of the Sect were already aware of the anomaly.

Which means, Jiang Li's attempt to sneak into the village had failed.

Within less than a minute, someone would come to investigate, and in less than an hour, the news would reach Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue.

It's important to know that within the Sect, there's Elder Yuheng watching over, and he would definitely notify Tianxuan at the first instance of any news.

Once Tianxuan found out, she would likely guess that Jiang Li had returned to the Sect.

"Alas~" Jiang Li thought of this and sighed deeply.

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At the same time, quite a commotion had already erupted within the Dinghu Sect.

The entire Dinghu was trembling, and the waters near the Heaven and Earth Furnace had even begun to boil.

It was at this moment that dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, followed by a dull thunderclap, and a torrential rain suddenly poured down.

The vast amount of water vapor descended from the heavens, suppressing the rising earth fire, and within a few breaths, the temperature of Dinghu returned to normal.

A water-blue figure stepped over the waves, chin slightly raised, revealing a hint of surprise after sensing the commotion within the Heaven and Earth Furnace, 'So impatient?'

Then, she gave a light smile, looked down at the Big Dog returning with her, and said, "Xiao Tian, I recall Tianxuan said she once hired you as her spy, you should have a way to contact her, right?"

The fiery red Big Dog lifted its head at the sound, its eyes clear with an air of simple ignorance.

It was just a dog; it knew nothing about being a spy.

"Inform Tianxuan that her good disciple has returned to the Sect."

Xiao Tian: "?"

This time, it truly didn't understand.