Terran Guardian - Chapter 3977

Chapter 3952: The Taiyi Order

travels through the Chaos for ten years.

Shen Changqing searches for traces of Chaotic Divine Elephants.

During this time, he encounters many Chaotic Divine Elephants.

Unfortunately, these Chaotic Divine Elephants are not very strong, and even those that can reach the Immortal Emperor realm are few and far between.

Therefore,

Shen Changqing does not take action against them.

After all, there is no need to kill Chaotic Divine Elephants of this level. It is better to keep them, as they may grow to the Half-Saint realm in the future.

At the same time,

Shen Changqing also suppresses the evil spirits he sees.

There are many fallen worlds like the Qingxuan Realm.

It should be noted

that even in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, evil spirits are something to be feared, let alone places outside the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.

Twenty years later ,

Shen Changqing returns to his sect.

In the past few decades, the Seven Profound Dao Sect has changed only slightly.

A mortal’s life is only a hundred years, and a few decades can bring many changes, but in the cultivation world, a few decades is just a blink of an eye.

Upon returning to the sect, Shen Changqing sought out Lu Changge, requesting him to refine Chaos Saint Bone Pills.

Although the grade of the Chaos Divine Elephant’s essence blood limited the quality of the Chaos Saint Bone Pills that could be refined this time ,

the

probability of failure was still quite high if Shen Changqing tried to refine them himself.

Having Lu Changge do it would save him a lot of trouble.

The latter naturally had no intention of refusing.

After all, having received such great benefits, Lu Changge had no reason to refuse.

Compared to refining a third-grade Half-Saint Chaos Saint Bone Pill, refining a first-grade Half-Saint Saint Saint Bone Pill was a piece of cake for Lu Changge.

Nine batches of pills!

All nine batches were successful!

Each batch yielded an average of five pills, for a total of forty-five pills.

Even Shen Changqing was somewhat surprised by this result.

“Elder Lu’s mastery of alchemy always broadens my horizons,”

he remarked with admiration.

Even a first-grade Half-Saint pill is not easy to successfully refine.

Lu Changge, as an eighth-tier, third-grade alchemy grandmaster, successfully completed nine batches of pills, demonstrating the immense depth of his accumulated knowledge at the eighth-tier, third-grade level.

It

‘s likely he’s already qualified to challenge for the eighth-tier, fourth-grade.

Shen Changqing, at the eighth-tier, third-grade level, still has a long way to go, let alone the fourth.

Lu Changge smiled faintly: “During this seclusion, I also had the opportunity to study the Chaos Saint Bone Pill formula, and I’ve gained some insights.”

Hearing this

, Shen Changqing chatted with him for a while before leaving.

Forty-five Chaos Saint Bone Pills, even if only at the first-grade half-saint level, the quantity should be considerable.

Even if it doesn’t break through to a higher realm, simply increasing his strength and shortening the time needed for subsequent breakthroughs shouldn’t be a problem for Shen Changqing.

Seven Profound Divine Tower.

First level space.

Shen Changqing consumed his first Chaos Saint Bone Pill.

A powerful medicinal force erupted, but for him, this power was like a lake being poured into the ocean, causing only minor ripples.

For Shen Changqing, whose body was at the Second Tribulation Half-Saint level, absorbing such a Chaos Saint Bone Pill was effortless.

It didn’t take long for

him to refine the first pill completely.

“As expected, a First-Grade Chaos Saint Bone Pill for a Half-Saint has limited effect!”

he thought to himself, shaking his head.

This result was within his expectations.

The only saving grace was that

, although this level of Chaos Saint Bone Pill had limited effect, it could still provide some benefit and slightly improve his strength.

For Shen Changqing, every bit of improvement was now crucial.

Then,

he consumed the second pill.

Forty-five Chaos Saint Bone Pills.

Shen Changqing refined them all in less than a thousand years.

Although the Chaos Saint Bone Pills weren’t of the highest grade, the quantity was sufficient. Under these circumstances, although he hadn’t achieved minor success in his second stage, he had made significant progress.

Unfortunately,

his own strength didn’t improve much.

The process from the second level of entry to minor success wouldn’t yield significant improvements.

Only after truly breaking through the barrier and stepping into the minor success realm would his strength show a noticeable change.

Of course

, even so, Shen Changqing was satisfied.

Afterwards,

without the Chaos Saint Bone Pill, he remained in seclusion.

He used pills when available,

and cultivated diligently when none were available.

Shen Changqing comprehended the Heavenly Fiend Immortal Scripture, arousing the power of heaven and earth’s fiendish energy. The immense blood and qi within his body vibrated, enough to put pressure on the chaotic void.

Such cultivation improvement was naturally a matter of gradual, painstaking effort.

However, as time passed,

the fiendish energy seemed to take a strange turn. Shen Changqing felt as if he were on a bed, surrounded by beautiful women, their seductive voices never ceasing.

Yet, Shen Changqing remained unmoved, his heart as still as water.

The next moment…

The scene shifted again, and he found himself on the battlefield, his cultivation seemingly vanished, reduced to mere mortal. Countless enemy soldiers surrounded him, their blades and swords magnifying in his pupils.

“Thud!”

Swords pierced his flesh, yet Shen Changqing’s expression remained unchanged.

At this moment, he seemed to have disregarded life and death.

Scene after scene changed.

Sometimes Shen Changqing became the ruler of a powerful force, deciding the fate of all under heaven with a single word; other times, he reached the pinnacle of cultivation, attaining immortality and becoming a legend of an era. But no matter how the scenes changed, Shen Changqing always remained true to himself, completely unaffected.

How long had passed?

All the changes dissipated.

Shen Changqing opened his eyes, looking at the Immortal Abode Changqing before him, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

“This is the inner demon—it’s quite interesting!”

Humans have seven emotions and six desires!

The inner demon arises from this!

Now that Shen Changqing has summoned the evil energy of heaven and earth, that power containing the resentment of all living beings is perfect nourishment for the birth of the inner demon.

Anyone whose Dao heart is not firm enough may succumb to it.

If one cannot overcome the inner demon, at best, one’s Dao heart will be damaged and one’s cultivation will regress; at worst, one’s mood will change drastically, allowing the inner demon to take advantage of the weakness and give birth to a second personality. At that

point, one is no longer oneself, but rather one’s inner demon possessing and reborn. However , this kind of inner demon power has very limited influence on Shen Changqing. Then, he looked inward at himself and shook his head inwardly: “A million years of seclusion, and I’m still far from achieving the second minor success!” This seclusion lasted another million years. But unfortunately, the improvement in cultivation was extremely limited. Immediately afterwards, Shen Changqing took a step and left the Seven Profound Divine Tower. Inside the Cangwu Palace, Shen Changqing appeared, facing a Daoist. The latter, calm and composed, said, “This humble Daoist is Elder Ling Xuzi of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, greetings to Fellow Daoist Qi Xuan!” “So it’s Fellow Daoist Ling Xuzi. May I ask what brings you here?” Shen Changqing nodded slightly, his expression equally indifferent. He could tell at a glance that Ling Xuzi was a half-saint realm expert. Such a level of powerhouse would be revered as an ancestor in the Star Luo Immortal Realm, yet in the Taiyi Immortal Sect, he was merely an elder. Although Shen Changqing’s current strength was no longer a concern for such a half-saint, the other party was from the Taiyi Immortal Sect, so he still had to give him some face. A half-saint at the first tribulation was nothing to worry about. But the Taiyi Immortal Sect behind him was a different story. Ling Xuzi smiled faintly: “I have come here on the orders of my sect. The Jidu Jiang family is now acting against the natural order, attempting to unleash a great calamity, disregarding the well-being of all people. My Taiyi Immortal Sect cannot stand idly by. Therefore, I hope your sect can lend a hand to help my Taiyi Immortal Sect suppress this unrest!” Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing’s expression changed slightly. But before he could speak, Ling Xuzi continued: “Of course, Fellow Daoist Qixuan can rest assured, the Taiyi Immortal Sect will never let your sect’s efforts go unrewarded. Whether it’s cultivation resources or the inheritance of cultivation techniques, my Taiyi Immortal Sect has everything you need. In addition, this is the Taiyi Dao Token. If the sect has any news in the future, it will use this token to send messages. Also, if you encounter my Taiyi Immortal Sect or other affiliated forces, showing this Taiyi Dao Token will also prove your identity.” As he spoke, Ling Xuzi had already taken out the Taiyi Dao Token, as if waiting for Shen Changqing to accept it. The latter’s expression remained unchanged, and with a wave of his hand, the Taiyi Dao Token instantly landed in his hand. “The Taiyi Dao Token—I am already aware of this matter.” Shen Changqing nodded slightly. Seeing this, Ling Xuzi’s smile softened considerably. “Fellow Daoist Qixuan will surely find today’s decision wise in the future. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now!” After speaking, Ling Xuzi’s figure gradually faded, finally disappearing completely. Only Shen Changqing remained in the vast Cangwu Hall. “The Taiyi Immortal Sect is indeed extremely domineering!” He toyed with the Taiyi Dao Token in his hand, his smile long gone, his eyes turning cold and sharp. Despite Ling Xuzi’s consistently amiable demeanor, his arrogant and disdainful attitude could not be concealed. The fact that he produced the Taiyi Dao Token, as if the Qixuan Dao Sect had completely submitted, was enough to explain everything. Of course, Ling Xuzi also had the right to be arrogant. Achieving this level as a half-saint after a tribulation is no easy feat, but the fact that the other party is backed by the Taiyi Immortal Sect makes all the difference. Looking at the Taiyi Dao Token in his hand, Shen Changqing’s eyes were subtle, and then he used his divine sense to communicate with the Seven Profound Dao Mirror. In less than a moment, all twelve peak masters appeared. “Greetings, Sect Master!” the crowd respectfully bowed. Shen Changqing looked at the crowd below. Now, after many years, the strength of each peak master had significantly improved, especially Ji Yang, who had stepped into the peak of the Immortal Emperor realm. The reason for such a rapid breakthrough was obvious. Ultimately , it all came down to resources . In the chaotic world of the Great Tribulation, danger and opportunity coexisted. The emergence of the Demon-Slaying Alliance provided cultivators with another channel to acquire precious resources. The Seven Profound Dao Sect was merely a microcosm of the entire Dongming Immortal Continent. After all, those supreme forces had existed for countless years, and the accumulated resources they possessed were astonishing. Even a tiny bit of what they had obtained was enough to make other forces extremely wealthy. >