Chapter 388: Chapter 328: Breakthrough! The 5th Realm: Body Transcendence Realm

Chen Wangu continued, "We of the Human Race established the Human Race Dynasty and formed the Emperor Dragon Qi to suppress all Laws in the world. As long as we are within the Dynasty’s borders, the Human Race can grow in peace, peacefully raise the next generation, and cultivate countless geniuses and powerhouses."

"Xu Qing."

"You should be well aware that back in the Great Zhou Martial Country, countless Demons, Fiends, and Evil Spirits appeared as soon as the nation’s Emperor Dragon Qi vanished."

"You must understand, the Demons, Fiends, and Evil Spirits that appeared after the Emperor Dragon Qi disappeared were ’mindless Demons, Fiends, and Evil Spirits.’ They are completely different from the ones you’ve encountered before."

"This is because the Demons, Fiends, and Evil Spirits you met before were actually left within the Dynasty intentionally. The purpose of leaving them there was to temper the Human Race. As the saying goes, how can you see a rainbow without first weathering the storm?"

"Those Demons, Fiends, and Evil Spirits alone could never possess the power to destroy a Dynasty. Only with the disappearance of the Emperor Dragon Qi and the emergence of the mindless ones is it possible to annihilate a Human Race Dynasty."

"Therefore, the enemies of our Human Race have tried every method imaginable to completely destroy our Human Race Dynasties and obliterate the Emperor Dragon Qi. If they succeed, our race will lose an innate line of defense, making it even more troublesome and difficult to raise future generations."

"Do you understand?"

Chen Wangu asked.

"Yes."

Xu Qing nodded slightly. "I understand."

"The Ancient Text Incident has a history stretching back over a thousand years, and to this day, we still haven’t discovered which race is the mastermind behind it. Otherwise, we would have stormed their gates long ago."

Chen Wangu continued, "Therefore, not only do I hope you can handle the future Ancient Text Incidents that are bound to occur, but I also want you to find a way to identify the mastermind."

"I will do my utmost," Xu Qing said.

"Good."

Chen Wangu patted Xu Qing’s shoulder. "Since you have become my Direct Disciple, the Sect Leader’s Direct Disciple, it’s even possible that you will be the next Sect Leader of Shu Mountain."

"Nearly all of Shu Mountain’s resources are open to you."

"You occupy this position, enjoying resources and wealth that others can’t even imagine. Naturally, you must bear the corresponding responsibility."

"I hope you understand that."

Chen Wangu added a few more words.

"Yes."

Xu Qing nodded respectfully.

"Cultivate well."

Chen Wangu said one last thing.

BUZZ!

The moment he finished speaking, Chen Wangu was gone.

"Respectfully seeing you off, Master!"

Xu Qing bowed deeply.

When he raised his head, Chen Wangu had long since vanished.

"Ma... Master..."

Not far away, Lan Yun walked over.

"Haaa..."

Xu Qing glanced at Lan Yun, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice, "I am going to continue my secluded cultivation. Lan Yun, you must also cultivate well. If you need any resources, just tell me directly."

"Yes, as you command."

Lan Yun bowed. "I understand."

「The scene changed.」

「In the Seclusion Chamber.」

KACHA! KACHA!

Xu Qing had taken out his Shushan Sect Leader’s Direct Disciple Token and once again opened the Shushan Resource Library. Although the library contained countless resources, some were of too high a grade for Xu Qing to use at his current level.

Xu Qing had little need for most of the resources required for standard Cultivation. He only needed Stones of Law and World Foundation Stones to assist his practice.

Xu Qing’s expression was contemplative. ’I’ve already stepped into the Fifth Realm: Transcendence Realm. The eight items and pieces of equipment from different paths that I possess can all be upgraded.’

’In addition to that, my Celestial Law Sword, Mask of Fusion, and Shushan Magic Robe can also be upgraded.’

’However, aside from the eight items and pieces of equipment from different paths and the Mask of Fusion, all my other Magical Treasures and gear can probably be retired.’

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ!

With a single thought, Xu Qing had already found Magical Treasures and equipment from the Shushan Resource Library suitable for his current Realm and had them all teleported into his Token’s storage space.

SWISH! SWISH!

Xu Qing waved his right hand and took out the Magical Treasures.

There were three Magical Treasures in total.

All of them were Transcendent Treasures of the Fifth Realm.

They were a set of Magic Swords, a Seven-Layered Pagoda, and a pair of black boots.

Transcendent Treasure.

Also known as a Rule Spiritual Treasure.

From lowest to highest, they were divided into four grades: Lower Grade, Middle Grade, Upper Grade, and Top Grade. The three Transcendent Treasures Xu Qing took from the Shushan Resource Library were, naturally, all Top-Grade Transcendent Treasures.

’Record.’

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Three streaks of light flashed past.

Xu Qing had already communicated with the Encyclopedia of All Things, recording the three Top-Grade Transcendent Treasures before him. Countless images flickered into view.

Then, the corresponding information surfaced in Xu Qing’s mind...

...

[Recording Successful!]

[Meridian Seven Star Sword Level 1: 0/1,000,000,000,000,000,000 (This Top-Grade Transcendent Treasure was created by a Shushan Elder who gathered the stars of the Nine Heavens and spent forty-nine years refining them. Its Mighty Power is infinite. It can split into six satellite swords and one primary sword to form the Meridian Seven-Star Sword Array.)]

...

[Recording Successful!]

[Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda Level 1: 0/1,000,000,000,000,000,000 (Forged by a Fairy from the Jasper Pool Sacred Land using Earth, Earth Crystals, and Exquisite Crystals. It was then tempered in the Jasper Pool for eighty-one years before its final completion. When placed above one’s head, it unleashes an endless, brilliant light that can defend against any attack within the Transcendence Realm.)]

...

[Recording Successful!]

[Kunpeng Boots Level 1: 0/1,000,000,000,000,000,000 (These boots were refined from the hide of a Demon Race Kunpeng slain by a Martial Arts Powerhouse from the Martial Arts Hall. They grant the user unparalleled speed, making them nearly impossible to catch within the Transcendence Realm.)]

...

The three Magical Treasures.

All had been recorded successfully.

’Excellent.’

Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction. He had spent a long time searching the Shushan Resource Library to find these three Magical Treasures, which were the most suitable for him.

’Next, I just need to figure out how to accumulate enough Experience Points to upgrade these three Magical Treasures.’ Xu Qing mused, ’The grade of these three Magical Treasures is too high. The Perfect Daoist Soldiers I refined before are probably not up to the task.’

’But that’s fine.’

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ!

The next moment, with a thought from Xu Qing, three streaks of light surged forth, revealing three Rule Sword Puppets that had reached the Fifth Realm: Transcendence Realm.

Sword Puppets.

These were Puppets refined by the Elders of Shu Mountain, similar to the Daoist Soldiers of the Taoist Sect. However, the three Sword Puppets Xu Qing had taken from the Shushan Resource Library had all reached the Fifth Realm: Transcendence Realm.

PFFT! PFFT! PFFT!

With a thought, Xu Qing cut his finger. As blood welled up, he forced out three drops and fused them into the three Transcendent Sword Puppets.

BUZZ! BUZZ!

Xu Qing formed hand seals and began to refine and control the three Transcendent Sword Puppets.

BOOM!

A jolt ran through Xu Qing’s mind. At the same time, a Sword Lotus Mark appeared on the foreheads of the three Transcendent Sword Puppets, signifying that Xu Qing had successfully refined and absorbed them.

"Hm."

Xu Qing nodded slightly. With a thought, his consciousness connected to the Encyclopedia of All Things, and in an instant, he had recorded the three Transcendent Sword Puppets.

...

[Recording Successful!]

[Transcendent Sword Puppet Level 1 (x3): 0/1,000,000,000,000,000,000 (A powerful Sword Puppet refined by a Shushan Elder. It has a mark of the Sword Dao Rules integrated into it, making it equivalent to the level of Physical Transcendence.)]

...

’This will work.’

Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction. ’These three Sword Puppets will do.’

With that, Xu Qing handed the three Top-Grade Transcendent Treasures—the Meridian Seven Star Sword, the Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda, and the Kunpeng Boots—to the three Transcendent Sword Puppets, instructing them to use the Magical Treasures at the fastest possible speed.

This was because each use would grant one Experience Point.

After that,

BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ!

Xu Qing waved his right hand and took out the Mask of Fusion. Over the years, the Level 60 Mask of Fusion had long since accumulated enough Experience Points, but it hadn’t been able to level up because it was limited by Xu Qing’s own Realm.

In addition, the eight items and pieces of equipment from different paths in Xu Qing’s possession, all at Level 60, had also accumulated a massive amount of Experience Points over the last one or two hundred years. They were all ready to be upgraded.

’Let’s begin.’ With a thought, Xu Qing commanded, ’Upgrade!!!’

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

In an instant, amidst countless shimmering flashes of light, the eight items and pieces of equipment from different paths before Xu Qing, along with the Mask of Fusion in his hand, began to upgrade continuously.

In a short amount of time, the items and equipment had already risen to Level 70. And even after reaching Level 70, they could still be upgraded further, all the way to a maximum of Level 90.