Gateway of Immortality

Chapter 1151: Azure Luan Dharma Lakshana

Qin Sang pondered the matter.

Bai’s speculation was likely correct. The Yin-Yang Armor on his primordial spirit could not have shattered without cause. When the Azure Luan’s phantom had entered his body, he had witnessed the scene of the Azure Luan soaring above the Lightning Marsh. That vision might not have been a mere illusion.

He had only been at the Core Formation Realm, yet he had endured the impact of the Azure Luan’s blood and essence. That alone showed how much its power had diminished. Otherwise, he would have exploded and died on the spot.

Even if a trace of the Azure Luan’s consciousness had remained, it had likely already been on the verge of dissipation. Bai had hidden within the Soul-Nourishing Wood and had been reduced to a mere wisp of remnant soul, with nearly all memories lost.

The Azure Luan’s consciousness had been blocked by the Jade Buddha and might already have been scattered apart.

He examined himself carefully, including the Sky-Eyed Butterfly. He found no abnormalities. For now, that was all he could do.

Bai did not think so deeply. It fondly observed the Sky-Eyed Butterfly for a while, then suddenly recalled something and asked, "Your physical body and your spiritual insect both broke through. You should have considerable confidence in forming your Spiritual Infant, right? When do you plan to break the bottleneck?"

"The sooner, the better. After I return and settle Thousand-Mountain Bamboo Sea, I will enter seclusion to sort through my past experiences and adjust my condition. Then I will head to Yuncang Marshlands to find a place to undergo tribulation," Qin Sang said in a low voice.

The situation had grown increasingly tense. The immortal cultivation world stood amid gathering storms.

Although he now possessed combat strength close to the Spiritual Infant Realm, it was still not enough.

Dongyang Bo was one threat.

He had stolen treasure from the Myriad Serpent Abyss. Though he had temporarily concealed his identity, the Azure Luan wings were far too distinctive. If Demon King Qianji investigated with intent, there was a strong chance he would trace Qin Sang’s origins.

Only after forming the Spiritual Infant would he truly qualify to become a player in the grand game.

Bai nodded. "I have also reached a critical juncture. After you undergo your tribulation, I will continue my seclusion. This time, it will likely last a long while..."

Qin Sang’s heart stirred. He quickly asked, "After this seclusion, Brother Bai, you should be able to refine the Corpse Soul Orb and become a corpse king, correct? Have you found a way to undo the Heavenly Corpse Talisman?"

Bai hesitated. "I cannot speak too confidently. I can only say I have some certainty. As for the Heavenly Corpse Talisman, we must wait until the Corpse Soul Orb is fully refined before we know the outcome. It is still difficult to predict. Did you not say an old acquaintance found clues about the Heavenly Corpse Sect? That lead cannot be abandoned. It would be best to locate the sect itself, even if only its ruins."

"You mean Tan Hao?" Qin Sang nodded. "After forming my Spiritual Infant, I will speak with Tan Yi’en and seek out Tan Hao’s old friends. We may uncover some clues. Judging from the tone of the letter Tan Hao left behind, he likely already had considerable confidence that Heavenly Corpse Sect’s headquarters lies within Sin Abyss. That really surprised me. In the future, whether I go as a human or as a member of the demon race, I will inevitably head to the battlefield. At that time, I will find a way to infiltrate Sin Abyss and investigate."

After chatting for a while, neither the Sky-Eyed Butterfly nor the fat chicken showed signs of waking.

Qin Sang sent the Sky-Eyed Butterfly back into his Qihai, then grabbed the fat chicken and sped toward the agreed meeting point.

After receiving Qin Sang’s signal, the demons had dismantled the grand array, withdrawn from their ambush, and hidden inside a barren cave to wait for him.

They had only sensed the distant might of the lightning tribulation and did not know what had truly occurred, nor whether Qin Sang had escaped the demon king’s pursuit.

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"Meow! Mr. Qin is back!" The white cat leaped forward.

The demons were overjoyed and gathered around him.

Under their expectant gazes, Qin Sang smiled. "I did not fail my mission! The harvest exceeded expectations. We will discuss the details after we return."

Delighted, the demons headed back to Thousand-Mountain Bamboo Sea.

Qin Sang handed the fat chicken to the willow tree spirit and instructed them to guard the array carefully. Unless something major occurred, they were not to disturb him. Then he sealed his cave dwelling.

Several months passed. Qin Sang did not step outside once.

His first task was to consolidate the fourth stage of the Heavenly Demon Body Refinement.

The Azure Luan’s blood and essence had been foreign power. Although he had visualized the Azure Luan during cultivation, he still felt a faint sense of dissonance with the phoenix wings. He calmed his mind, comprehending the fourth stage while refining the wings until they reached perfect harmony.

At this point, the art had completely stabilized. He had also gained some insights into the subsequent art of the fourth stage.

"Dharma Lakshana! Manifest!" Qin Sang emerged from meditation and gave a low shout. A flash of azure light burst from his body. Wind stirred behind him as the Azure Luan Dharma Lakshana materialized out of thin air.

Though it was called a Dharma Lakshana, it was so illusory that even calling it a phantom felt generous.

It resembled flowers in a mirror or the moon reflected in water, something that would shatter at the slightest touch.

With such a Dharma Lakshana, he could harbor no extravagant expectations.

"The Heavenly Demon Dharma Lakshana ability must be continuously condensed before its power gradually reveals itself. It is a step-by-step process." Qin Sang studied it while recalling the art's description. "At my current realm, the Heavenly Demon Dharma Lakshana simply amplifies my strength after activating Heavenly Demon Transformation. The effect is not obvious yet. As the Dharma Lakshana solidifies, the benefits I gain will grow. The fourth stage also states that after comprehending the Heavenly Demon Dharma Lakshana, one has a chance to obtain part of the heavenly demon’s supernatural abilities. Yet the Azure Luan Dharma Lakshana seems to possess nothing special..."

He pondered inwardly. If a member of the demon race cultivated this art, the ability they gained would most likely originate from their ancestor, inherited through bloodline. I am of a different race, and the art I cultivate is incomplete. Is that why something is missing?

Suddenly, his expression shifted. Could it be Lightning Evasion? By fusing the Lightning Luan’s blood and essence, inheriting Lightning Evasion is entirely possible!

To Qin Sang, mastering Lightning Evasion was far more gratifying than other abilities.

He had wandered overseas and entered Seven-Kill Hall three times, enduring countless perilous situations. Many times, it had been his superior evasion techniques that allowed him to escape danger.

One had to advance to attack, and retreat to defend! Both involved speed.

After reaching the Spiritual Infant Realm, the Nine-Dragon Heavenly Chariot Talisman would lose much of its usefulness. Lightning Evasion far surpassed any mere talisman.

"The fourth stage, like the previous three, only requires drawing upon cosmic orbit star power to temper the body step by step. However, the bone flute still has not revealed the fifth stage. I have already engraved the Azure Luan’s grace into my mind. When I next perform Star Essence Infusion, can I break into the fifth stage? That would grant combat strength comparable to the Divine Transformation Realm!" Qin Sang said.

Qin Sang took out the bone flute and extended his spiritual consciousness into it. The subsequent chapters remained shrouded in mist.

After some thought, he withdrew the Dharma Lakshana and bone flute, then summoned the Sky-Eyed Butterfly.

During his seclusion, it had already mastered its newly gained power. Though it had grown larger, it still preferred to shrink back to its former tiny size and perch on Qin Sang’s shoulder, gently brushing against his cheek.

"I wonder how the Sky Eyes ability would have improved after the Sky-Eyed Butterfly’s breakthrough under normal circumstances." Qin Sang glanced sideways at the spiritual insect, doubting whether it could still be considered a pure Sky-Eyed Butterfly. Its Sky Eyes ability and lightning-controlling ability had fused together. He had completely raised it the wrong way.

Qin Sang closed his eyes and entered meditation. His mind merged with the Sky-Eyed Butterfly’s as he contemplated the bottleneck of the Spiritual Infant Realm.

Creak! Qin Sang pushed open the door and stepped out. The white cat was guarding the outer hall.

"Mr. Qin..." The white cat rose to her feet. ƒrēewebnovel.com

Qin Sang said, "Go call Daoist Willow and the others. I have something to announce."