I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 568

Chapter 568: Mysterious Mountain, Tianshu City

“Daoist Master Wubao, I have another question.

Even if casual cultivators like us gain access to treasures after entering the secret realm, what do we do when we exit?

Those Yuanshen Realm masters may be unable to enter the secret realm,

but as long as they guard the entrance, won’t we be at their mercy upon exiting?”

After the two flew for a while, Lu Qing raised another question.

“Don’t worry about that, Fellow Daoist Chen,” Taoist Master Wubao chuckled. “Tianshu Divine Mountain is incredibly mystical, and the secret realms it spawns are naturally equally extraordinary.

These newly spawned secret realms may only have one entrance, but there are many ways out.

This is because many of the spirit beasts, demonic beasts, and other creatures within them harbor a secret realm bead.

Once we obtain this bead, upon exiting the secret realm

, we can activate it and appear anywhere in Tianshu Continent at will.

Therefore, even if those Yuanshen Realm masters guard the entrance, it will be useless.”

“So that’s exactly what happened!”

Lu Qing was truly amazed.

No wonder so many independent cultivators, knowing so many major sects were present, still rushed to Tianshu Divine Mountain.

So there was another reason.

As long as they could obtain the Secret Realm Pearl, they wouldn’t have to worry about their gains being plundered by the major sects.

Even he couldn’t help but wonder if Tianshu Divine Mountain was created by some mysterious ancient entity or some superpower.

Otherwise, how could such rules that clearly didn’t appear to be naturally formed exist?

“Fellow Daoist, you can rest assured now, right?” Taoist Wubao smiled.

“Rules are fixed, but people are alive. We have to see it with our own eyes before we can make a definitive judgment.” Lu Qing remained noncommittal.

“Fellow Daoist Chen is truly cautious,” Taoist Wubao couldn’t help but sigh.

But inwardly, he felt even more satisfied.

Exploring the Secret Realm was no small feat. After all, it was an opportunity contested by powerful geniuses from several surrounding continents.

Death within was a common occurrence if one wasn’t careful.

The more cautious Lu Qing was, the better. If he acted like a fool

, he’d start to wonder if his divinations were wrong, if he’d found the wrong person.

The two of them continued their journey above the clouds.

All the while, the Five Treasures Taoist couldn’t help but observe Lu Qing from the shadows.

After all, he’d chosen him as his companion, so he needed to get to know him better.

As the days went by, the more he observed, the more alarmed the Five Treasures Taoist became.

His perception suggested Lu Qing was only at the third level of a lower-grade Golden Core.

This wasn’t a big deal; there were countless rare treasures and secret techniques in the world, many capable of disguising one’s cultivation level.

For example, the cultivation level he displayed to the public wasn’t his true strength.

However, after observing for a few days, the Five Treasures Taoist sensed a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in every gesture.

This demonstrated not only an extremely high realm, but also a perfect control over his own power.

Such performance suggested that the Golden Core Lu Qing had condensed must also be of an extremely high grade.

At the very least, it was a top-grade Golden Elixir, and quite possibly a top-grade Innate Golden Elixir that had survived eight or even nine thunder tribulations.

When this speculation surfaced in Taoist Wubao’s mind, he was instantly struck by a wave of shock.

After all, even top-grade Golden Elixirs can vary in strength.

The weakest were the acquired top-grade Golden Elixirs, gradually refined from lower- and mid-grade Golden Elixirs.

Achieving the Primordial Spirit with an

acquired top-grade Golden Elixir was fraught with difficulty and the chances of success were extremely low. Even if a powerful opportunity arose and managed to reach the Primordial Spirit realm, their potential would often be exhausted. They

would generally remain at the initial stage of the Primordial Spirit, or at the level of one or two tribulations.

Above the acquired top-grade Golden Elixir were the top-grade Innate Golden Elixirs, condensed directly during the Golden Elixir tribulation.

Even these top-grade Innate Golden Elixirs were divided into different levels based on the number of thunder tribulations they endured. The power and potential

of the innate Golden Elixirs, refined through seven, eight, or nine thunder tribulations,

increased in a step-by-step manner.

Especially after enduring the refinement and tempering of the strongest nine tribulation thunders, the perfected innate golden elixir condensed

is incomparably more powerful, crushing all other golden elixirs.

It can be said that a perfected innate golden elixir condensed after the refinement of nine tribulation thunders, unless it dies prematurely, is almost certain to achieve the Yuan Shen realm.

Furthermore, even after achieving the Yuan Shen realm, its potential remains astonishing, capable of rapid advancement and reaching great heights within the Yuan Shen realm. It

is highly likely that it will eventually become a supreme Yuan Shen power

. Of course, cultivators who achieve the perfected innate golden elixir are extremely rare.

Even in a vast world like the Tianyuan Great World, only the most astonishing and peerless geniuses can achieve this.

And such geniuses are extremely rare even among the most elite sects and aristocratic families.

Therefore, when Taoist Wubao speculated that Lu Qing might have a top-grade innate golden elixir that had survived eight or even nine tribulation thunders,

he was deeply shocked.

He also understood the source of the great fortune predicted in his hexagram.

If Lu Qing is really a peerless genius who has survived more than eight thunder tribulations, then in the secret realm, even if he is not invincible, he should at least be able to protect himself.

So, as long as he held onto that thick leg, his safety would be guaranteed!

Immediately, the Five Treasures Taoist became even more resolute. Once they reached Tianshu Divine Mountain, he would cling to Lu Qing’s thigh.

The two continued their journey for several days, encountering more and more cultivators along the way.

Finally, on the fifth day, they arrived at Tianshu Divine Mountain.

“What a vast mountain!”

Floating in mid-air, Lu Qing couldn’t help but sigh in awe, gazing at the vastness of Tianshu Divine Mountain before him and feeling its immense power.

They were still a thousand miles away.

But even that distance, in front of the vastness of the Tianshu Divine Mountain, the size of a small world, was practically within reach.

Fortunately, the power emanating from Tianshu Divine Mountain, while immense, wasn’t harsh, but rather, as profound and encompassing as the earth itself.

Otherwise, few cultivators, save perhaps the most powerful of the highest primordial spirits, would have been able to approach.

On Lu Qing’s shoulder, Xiao Li also gazed at Tianshu Divine Mountain, lost in thought.

“It truly deserves to be one of the Ten Sacred Mountains of the Tianyuan World!”

Taoist Wubao was equally amazed.

While he knew much about Tianshu Divine Mountain,

this was also his first time there. Only

when he saw the mountain up close did he truly realize what it was like.

The sect’s documents, no matter how vividly they depicted Tianshu Divine Mountain, could never capture even a fraction of its true charm.

No wonder his master often warned him that while reading thousands of books was important in cultivating the Dao, traveling thousands of miles was equally essential.

Without frequent travel, firsthand experience of the splendor and vastness of the world, and the myriad aspects of life,

one cannot truly cultivate an unyielding, flawless Dao heart.

Even more difficult is it to transcend the barriers of spirit and flesh and enter the supreme realm of the primordial spirit.

The two men and their spirit beast stood in mid-air, observing Tianshu Divine Mountain for a long time.

Finally, after a final smile, they set out again.

Setting out on their journey again, Lu Qing carefully sensed the changes within himself.

Just now, baptized by the mountain’s immense aura, he could sense that his spirit had become more condensed.

While his cultivation hadn’t tangibly increased, his Dao heart had become more complete

and flawless. This kind of gain was far more precious than simply increasing his cultivation.

He believed that Taoist Wubao and Xiao Li were probably feeling the same way.

Tianshu Divine Mountain truly deserved to be one of the most sacred mountains in the Tianyuan World.

Simply observing it could significantly condense a cultivator’s spirit; it was truly miraculous.

It’s no wonder countless practitioners spend years in seclusion here.

However, according to Taoist Wubao, Tianshu Divine Mountain isn’t a place where one can remain forever.

For anyone entering the mountain inevitably becomes contaminated by its aura.

This aura accumulates within the practitioner’s spirit over time.

The longer one remains, the heavier the “mountain aura” accumulates. Once this aura exceeds

a certain limit, it affects the practitioner’s spirit,

causing it to sluggishly function, their thoughts to become less clear, and their Daoist heart to become stagnant.

In this situation, the practitioner must leave Tianshu Divine Mountain and slowly dissipate the “mountain aura.”

Otherwise, if they persist in the mountain,

their spirit will likely become confused, their spiritual light fading, and they will become useless and unable to cultivate.

This is why, despite Tianshu Divine Mountain’s mysteries, no powerful sect has ever claimed it.

Even the most powerful of spirits cannot escape the mountain’s aura;

at best, they can only withstand it slightly better than other practitioners.

Once the “mountain energy” accumulates excessively, it’s necessary to leave the sacred mountain and retreat to dissipate it.

Since even the mighty Yuanshen cannot mitigate it, naturally, no sects would establish themselves on the sacred mountain.

It’s impossible to relocate a sect every once in a while.

Precisely because the sacred mountain can’t remain permanently within its boundaries, numerous gathering places for cultivators have emerged near it.

Tianshu City, the largest of these gathering places, is the city Lu Qing and his group are heading to this time.

Tianshu City is located at the foot of Tianshu Mountain, just a hundred miles away.

This distance is perfectly within the reach of Tianshu Mountain’s “mountain energy.”

Lu Qing had originally imagined Tianshu City to be like Canglan City in the Lesser Cang Realm, a bustling city with numerous buildings.

However, upon arrival, he discovered that Tianshu City was very different from his imagination.

Despite its name, Tianshu City lacked gates or even walls.

A single, towering stone peak pierced the clouds, inscribed with the three massive characters “Tianshu City.”

Lu Qing was stunned as he gazed at those immense characters, visible from a hundred miles away.

He sensed the flowing strokes of “Tianshu City” must have been written by a supremely powerful being.

Not only were they executed in one breath, but they also exuded a powerful, soul-stirring implication.

“Rumor has it that these three characters, ‘Tianshu City,’ were written by a former lord of Tianshu City,

a supreme being who had reached the fifth tribulation of the Yuanshen realm.

Even after tens of thousands of years, the Dao essence within them has remained undimmed.

One can only imagine the unfathomable depths of that lord’s realm.”

Taoist Wubao marveled at the three characters atop the massive peak.

Seeing Lu Qing still lost in thought, he couldn’t help but smile and said, “Speaking of which, these three characters could be considered the first opportunity for cultivators new to Tianshu City.”

“Oh, what do you mean?” Lu Qing turned away.

“Legend has it that these three characters were written by the former Tianshu City Lord using his unique Taoist techniques, a self-created sword technique.

Contained within them is the Tianshu City Lord’s understanding of his sword technique.

Therefore, there has long been a rumor that anyone who can comprehend the sword technique imbued within these characters

may be able to inherit the sword technique left behind by the Tianshu City Lord.”

“Such a good thing is out there,” Lu Qing asked with interest. “Has anyone in all these years been able to obtain the sword technique inheritance within these characters?”

“Of course not,” Taoist Wubao shook his head. “Over the past tens of thousands of years, countless cultivators have come here to comprehend.

After all, who wouldn’t covet the legacy left by a Five Tribulations Spirit Master?

Even the most elite sects might not possess many inheritances of this caliber.

However, over the years, although many cultivators have gained greatly from comprehending these three characters,

some even achieved their own unique sword abilities through this process

, I’ve never heard of anyone truly acquiring the unique sword abilities of the Tianshu City Lord.

Therefore, the claim that the characters contain the Tianshu City Lord’s sword heritage

is ultimately just a rumor, unconfirmed.”

“That’s not necessarily true. Perhaps someone has received the inheritance but hasn’t announced it,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“That’s true,” Taoist Wubao also laughed. “After all, possessing a treasure is a crime. If I had obtained the inheritance, I would have kept it a secret.”

Seeing Lu Qing’s frequent glances at the three characters as he spoke,

Taoist Wubao had an idea and suggested, “Fellow Daoist Chen, it’s a rare opportunity to come to Tianshu City. Why don’t we also try to comprehend these three characters?”

“That’s exactly what I was thinking,” Lu Qing nodded happily. “These three characters hold profound meaning. If

we could comprehend them, it would be beneficial to our cultivation.” “Then let’s move closer. I remember there’s a shorter viewing peak ahead.

From there, we can get a close look at the three characters and sense their meaning.

It’s the best place to comprehend the three characters ‘Tianshu City,'”

Taoist Wubao suggested, reflecting on the files he had read in the sect.

“Alright.”

Although Lu Qing had no requirements for the location, he still had to consider his companions’ feelings.

So, he didn’t refuse and immediately flew forward with the Five Treasures Taoist.

Soon, a mountain significantly shorter than the one inscribed with the words “Tianshu City” came into view.

(End of this chapter)