Terran Guardian - Chapter 3394

Chapter 3374 Taigu Avenue

. As pieces of top-grade immortal stones were refined,

Shen Changqing’s cultivation steadily improved.

The effects of these immortal stones were far more powerful than the so-called top-grade Emperor Yuan Dan.

The innate immortal energy further solidified his foundation.

In less than 300,000 years,

Shen Changqing felt that his own Fire Universe had reached saturation.

Further on,

he would have to open up a second Immortal Emperor Universe.

However,

opening up an Earth Universe

was no easy feat.

But with the top-grade immortal stones, Shen Changqing still had enough confidence to achieve a successful breakthrough in a short period of time.

…

One day,

in the Dongyuan Domain, a broken avenue fell. The tremendous sound and vision were difficult to conceal, and instantly spread throughout the entire Immortal Realm.

All cultivators were shocked upon witnessing this scene.

“Changsheng has fallen!”

“The Half-Saint of the Yunlei Immortal Sect has fallen!!”

These cultivators’ breaths stopped, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Since the rise of the Yunlei Immortal Sect, this ancient immortal sect has held sway over the entire Eastern Abyss Region, commanding the vast majority of the world’s forces.

However, precisely because of the Yunlei Immortal Sect’s overwhelming power, suppressing the entire Eastern Abyss Region, the region has been spared significant impact during the current catastrophe.   The bloodshed among the immortals   has left many factions trembling.   For them, the Yunlei

Immortal   Sect’s immortals’ demise is undoubtedly a foregone conclusion. After   all,   without an immortal to rule the Eastern Abyss Region, the hard-won stability it has maintained will likely be short-lived.   If the catastrophe were to strike again, who could possibly weather it?   However,   the event has already occurred, and undoing it is impossible.   As one of the three great immortal sects, the Yunlei Immortal Sect commands   countless eyes, secretly observing everything in the Eastern Abyss Region.   Therefore,   when the vision of the immortals’ demise appeared, news spread like a hurricane, spreading across every realm in an instant.   ”…”   ”Reverend Shangyun has fallen!”   Within the Hidden Sword Sect, Jiang Linyuan’s expression was solemn, a hint of fear visible on his face.   This fear   wasn’t directed at the Yunlei Immortal Sect, but at the Mingguang Holy Land.   After all,   the Mingguang Holy Land had been relatively quiet in recent years, and the Hidden Sword Sect hadn’t had much conflict with it. The fundamental reason for this was the impending tribulation of the Yunlei Immortal Sect’s Immortal.   But now,   with his passing,   the peace that had lasted for tens of thousands of years was bound to be shattered.   Upon hearing this, the remaining cultivators of the Hidden Sword Sect all wore solemn expressions.   ”Sect Master, the news of the Yunlei Immortal Sect’s immortal’s death can no longer be concealed. It has spread throughout the immortal realms. I’m sure   the Mingguang Holy Land will take action soon!” “This battle was inevitable. It’s a pity that with the death of Venerable Shangyun, our side has lost an immortal. Otherwise, with the addition of a Fifth Tribulation Semi-Saint, our chances of victory would be greatly improved!”   Jiang Linyuan’s expression regained its composure. He had been mentally prepared for this outcome.   Obviously,   this outcome   was the worst-case scenario.   With the death of Venerable Shangyun,   the three immortal sects were left without an immortal.   Naturally, their chances of victory against the Mingguang Holy Land were somewhat reduced.   However, despite this, they were not completely hopeless.   After all,   Jiang Linyuan himself was an ancient Semi-Saint, aiming for the Fifth Tribulation realm, and so was the Jueqing Immortal Sect’s leader.   While their individual strength was inferior to the Mingguang Holy Land’s ancient Semi-Saint, if they truly joined forces, they might still stand a chance.   …   Hidden Sword Sect!   Jueqing Immortal Sect!   The Immortal Cult!   Yunjinzhou—   and other forces—are all taking action now that Changsheng of the Yunlei Immortal Sect has fallen.   Meanwhile,   upon hearing this news, Shen Changqing emerged from retreat.   ”Holy Lord!”   ”Has the Yunlei Immortal Sect’s Changsheng fallen?”   Shen Changqing asked calmly, looking at the cultivator before him.   Yan Wuxiang nodded. “Indeed, three days ago, a vision of a fallen Changsheng appeared in the Dongyuan Territory. Yunlei Immortal Sect’s Venerable Shangyun, unable to overcome the Five Decays of Heaven and Man, has completely transformed into the Dao.   Now that this news has spread throughout the immortal realms, undercurrents are already surging within the six hundred high-level realms!”   ”Keep a close eye on the movements of the Mingguang Holy Land,”   Shen Changqing said, musing for a moment.   The death of Venerable Shangyun   is as bad as it could be.   But regardless,   their demise is a foregone conclusion.   So, next,   the Tianyao Holy Land will naturally face the pressure of the Mingguang Holy Land.   However…   With the Hidden Sword Sect and the Unfeeling Immortal Sect at the forefront, the Heavenly Demon Holy Land wouldn’t be considered the main force in this battle, and the pressure they would face would naturally be greatly reduced.   But no matter what,   this battle wouldn’t be easy.   As Yan Wuxiang retreated, Shen Changqing calmed down and looked within.   He saw that his five internal organs contained the universe, the five-sided universe was filled with infinite mysteries, and a rich and terrifying aura of Dao flowed, as if nurtured by all kinds of creation.   ”Five million years of seclusion!”   ”The Five Immortal Universe is complete!”   ”Next, I’ll be qualified to strive for the semi-saint realm!”   Shen Changqing’s heart was calm and undisturbed.

After opening up the Fire Universe, 50,000 years had passed in the outside world, while he had been in seclusion in the first dimension for 5 million years.

Over these 5 million years,

Shen Changqing successively opened up the remaining four dimensional universes.

Among them:

the Earth Universe—the Creation Immortal Vine and

the Kuiniu Dao Bone!

The Metal Universe—the Capital Immortal

Spirit and the Zhuyan Dao Bone! The Water Universe—the Mysterious Ice Immortal Core and the Fuzhu Dao Bone! The Wood Universe—the

Jade   Spirit Vine and the Xiangliu Dao

Bone! By opening up the four dimensional universes, Shen Changqing   was able to comprehend four different fierce beast magic techniques. From this, he also   discovered

that the many innate fierce beasts   of the   upper realm’s chaos were actually related to   the myriad races of the Universe …   For example, the former Zhongshan Protoss Clan possessed the bloodline of the Candle Dragon, while the Baiyu Clan’s bloodline came from the innate beast Zhuyan.   Shen Changqing now believed that the situation in the Universe of the Universes was no accident.   Most races in other microscopic universes likely had some connection to these innate beasts.   After all,   the Upper Realm of Chaos was teeming   with innate beasts.   Over countless eons, it wasn’t surprising that bloodlines from these beasts had survived and evolved into countless creatures.   The difference was that ,   while the myriad creatures of these microscopic universes possessed innate beast bloodlines, the richness and power of these bloodlines were far inferior to those of true innate beasts.   Shen   Changqing had now mastered four innate beast magic techniques. However, for him, the resulting increase in power wasn’t significant.   After all,   more magical powers   weren’t necessarily better. Mastery of these abilities   depended on their concentration, and then on their quantity.   However, Shen Changqing’s many bloodline abilities were only at an entry-level level, and these abilities were incomplete. For a cultivator who had already mastered several beast magic techniques, a few more or fewer beast magic techniques wouldn’t make much difference. In   comparison, the improvement Shen Changqing had achieved after   completing the Five Elements Universe   was truly astonishing. With   the Five Immortal Universes fully developed, combined with the Four Directions Immortal Emperor Universes, Shen Changqing had now completely completed the path to the Immortal Emperor realm. With the   Nine Directions Immortal Emperor Universes fully developed   , his strength   had reached the pinnacle of his current realm.   Further   advancement would be difficult if he couldn’t break through to the Semi-Saint realm.   At the same time,   the moment Shen Changqing’s cultivation reached the pinnacle of the Immortal Emperor realm, the inheritance of the ancient Immortal Scriptures was once again unlocked.   However,   at this level, the cultivation method was no longer strictly defined by ordinary terms; it was a manifestation of the Tao.   In Shen Changqing’s current memory, there was a complete inheritance of the Great Dao of Antiquity. Simply by comprehending the profound mysteries of this Great Dao, one could gradually enter the realm of the Nine Tribulations of Semi-Sainthood, and then, further, strive for the next level of Sainthood.   At this moment,   Shen Changqing’s mind sank, his attention focused on his sea of consciousness. There, a Supreme Immortal Stele stood, seemingly eternal.   This was the inheritance of the Ancient Immortal Scripture, the Immortal Stele of Longevity, bearing the Great Dao of Antiquity.   By comprehending the supreme path of this Immortal Stele of Longevity, Shen Changqing could hope to break through to the Semi-Sainthood and fully embark on the path of immortality.   However,   from Shen Changqing’s current perspective, the Great Dao of the Immortal Stele of Longevity was obscure and profound, while the path to immortality itself was elusive, as if obscured by a thick fog, making it impossible for him to see the path ahead.   Shen Changqing clearly understood the underlying reason for this situation.   ”The Great Tribulation has not yet arrived!”   ”The Great Dao is not revealed!”   ”Ordinary cultivators who wish to break through this level can only wait until the Great Tribulation arrives and the secrets of the Great Dao are revealed. Only then can they find the path to immortality!”   ”Before this, unless someone like Yan Wuxiang, a pseudo-saint who achieved this breakthrough through the use of elixirs, no other cultivator, no matter how formidable their aptitude and foundation, could break through the limits of the Immortal Emperor and truly reach the realm of Semi-Saint!”   Shen Changqing pondered.   Before reaching the pinnacle of the Immortal Emperor, he hadn’t felt this strongly.   But now, having truly entered this realm, Shen Changqing truly understood the Great Dao’s lack of manifestation.   If immortality were likened to a great road leading to heaven, then, with the Great Tribulation yet to arrive and the entrance to the Great Dao hidden, other cultivators would find it difficult to find the entrance, and naturally, they would be unable to embark on the path to immortality.   As for taking the Immortal Elixir of Entry into Sagehood, it was more like exploiting a loophole in the laws of nature, leading cultivators to the path of immortality through an alternative path.   If…   The longevity path that other cultivators embark on is the path to heaven. For those who achieve enlightenment through the use of elixirs, their path to longevity is narrow and incomplete.   In this situation, they will find it difficult to advance further throughout their lives.   Therefore,   cultivators who achieve enlightenment through unconventional paths are effectively cut off from the path to longevity and cannot be compared to cultivators who achieve breakthroughs through normal means.