Chapter 506 – The Deal with Qingyunzi, Karma Resolved [Second Update, Monthly Tickets Please]
by spirapiraChapter 506 – The Deal with Qingyunzi, Karma Resolved [Second Update, Monthly Tickets Please]
As Su Xing spoke, a pill appeared in his hand.
The pill was a pale red throughout, and merely a single glance was enough to make one feel drawn into it.
With Qingyunzi’s breadth of knowledge, he naturally recognized this Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pill!
This pill could help cultivators re-experience their inner demons. Below the Saint realm, anyone could be plunged into an illusion!
And Qingyunzi also understood — this was the method to help him sever his evil corpse!
But with Qingyunzi’s level of cultivation, how could ordinary rare treasures possibly suffice?
Only this Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pill could offer any hope!
At this moment, a spark of hope reignited in Qingyunzi’s heart!
If there were truly no other way, who would willingly be devoured by their evil corpse and lose themselves forever?
But before this, even someone of Qingyunzi’s stature had been unable to obtain this long-vanished Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pill.
And now Su Xing had brought hope right before his eyes once more.
“Good, good, good!”
When it concerned the path of the Dao, even Qingyunzi grew excited, uttering “good” three times in succession.
Then he declared:
“I, Qingyunzi, am willing to swear upon the Great Dao!”
“If I can truly overcome this tribulation, I will gladly serve as your Dao protector for ten thousand years! I will help the Luotian Sect re-emerge in the world, to repay the wrongs of the past…”
Qingyunzi spoke without the slightest hesitation.
Swearing upon the Great Dao — for a cultivator of Qingyunzi’s realm, such an oath was absolutely impossible to violate!
Su Xing hadn’t expected Qingyunzi to be so decisive, and this actually… made him feel a bit embarrassed.
So Su Xing produced five more Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pills, cleared his throat, and said:
“Ahem, Senior Qingyunzi is too kind…”
“Here are five more Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pills of perfect quality. I’ll hand them all over to Senior — they should considerably increase the chances of a breakthrough!”
Qingyunzi accepted the Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pills in a daze.
A dignified Great Firmament Golden Immortal was actually questioning his understanding of reality at this moment?
Were these really Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pills?
Such supreme treasure pills — hadn’t they been lost to time long ago, with even the ingredients nowhere to be found?
How could someone produce six at once, each one of perfect quality?
At this moment, Qingyunzi even wondered if he had fallen out of step with the times.
Was he, a half-saint… truly behind the era?
But the Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pill was not limited to a single dose.
If the first attempt failed to completely purge the inner demons, subsequent doses could be taken to break through the illusion again.
Although the efficacy diminished with each use, six pills was absolutely the ideal number!
Qingyunzi hastily said:
“This grace extends far beyond settling the matter of the past!”
“Within my Azure Cloud Sect, if there is anything you need, take it freely!”
Su Xing nodded slightly upon hearing this and said candidly:
“I do indeed have two requests.”
“I hope Senior will agree to them…”
Qingyunzi had already experienced the most surreal event since he began cultivating — what could he possibly refuse? So he said:
“Just speak your mind!”
“And if you don’t mind… from now on, the two of us can address each other as equals!”
Su Xing felt a wave of awkwardness upon hearing this.
Qingyunzi’s age was probably older than Earth itself… address each other as equals…
Su Xing laughed it off and got down to business.
“My first request is that I hope to obtain all the Dao-Enlightenment Tea leaves in Senior’s possession, including those that have already been used…”
Qingyunzi agreed without hesitation. Compared to Su Xing’s gift, what were some Dao-Enlightenment Tea leaves worth?
Seeing Qingyunzi agree so readily, Su Xing immediately stated his second request.
“My second request is that I hope Senior will issue an order to establish a cultivator alliance in the Azure Origin Domain… to jointly resist the foreign races!”
“The threat of the foreign races is already imminent!”
“If we don’t take it seriously now, the human race will be destroyed!”
Su Xing’s tone was grave. After hearing this, Qingyunzi pondered for a moment before saying:
“Within one month, I will arrange for the second-generation disciples to jointly establish a Human Alliance to combat the foreign races!”
“These years, my strength has been diminished, and I’ve even occasionally been in states of confused consciousness… I had only vaguely heard of the foreign race threat, never realizing it had reached such a degree!”
Qingyunzi’s tone grew serious as well.
Given the conditions, Qingyunzi was naturally willing to fight the foreign races.
After all, he too was a member of the human race, and the Azure Cloud Sect’s vast dominion — without human cultivators, it would be nothing but a fleeting bubble!
Seeing Qingyunzi agree so readily, Su Xing nodded slowly.
“In addition, I would like to stay at the Azure Cloud Sect for two months… to conduct some resource trades!”
“But rest assured, Senior — it will all be fair barter! Equal exchange!”
Qingyunzi naturally would not refuse such a minor request.
Even if Su Xing had asked him for half of the Azure Cloud Sect, Qingyunzi probably wouldn’t have refused.
It was just that doing so would have been far too unseemly…
Moreover, the vast Azure Cloud Sect needed its disciples to sustain it. If Su Xing took too many resources, it might even affect the future strength of the entire Azure Cloud Sect or even the Azure Origin Domain.
What Su Xing needed were merely some rare materials, ores, and other items of high origin energy value within the Azure Cloud Sect, which could be exchanged at the sect’s treasury.
And the spirit liquid and immortal liquid in Su Xing’s possession were extremely valuable in cultivators’ eyes, easily traded for these resources.
Soon, the pleasant deal was struck, and Su Xing left Three Immortals Peak. Using his identity as a second-generation disciple, he found a cave dwelling and settled in temporarily.
Qingyunzi then summoned the second-generation disciples for a meeting, after which he resumed his seclusion to attempt to overcome his inner demons and the evil corpse tribulation!
…
Inside the spirit field grotto-heaven, Su Xing let out a long breath and said with satisfaction:
“This karmic debt… is finally settled!”
As the karma was resolved, Su Xing’s mind became clear and unobstructed, and an invisible shackle within his body shattered in an instant.
Repaying karma, settling good and evil.
With this, the Tribulation of Karma was overcome!
At the same time, Su Xing vaguely sensed that his Tribulation of Greed showed signs of loosening…
“The Tribulation of Greed wouldn’t loosen for no reason…”
Su Xing mused thoughtfully, and quickly understood.
Just now, Su Xing had resisted an enormous temptation of profit!
With the help and favor he had shown Qingyunzi, demanding half of the Azure Cloud Sect would have been well within his rights!
Yet Su Xing had not done so. Instead, he took a measured approach, trading item for item!
Was this not, in itself, a form of controlling greed?
“So that’s how it is… ‘Of the Weak Water Three Thousand, take only a single ladle.’ Resisting greed is the way to preserve one’s true self!”
Su Xing seemed to gain an epiphany.
The Great Firmament had Nine Tribulations in total.
Su Xing had now overcome five — magical power, karma, mortal heart, original heart, and lust!
Even the Tribulation of Greed was more than half overcome, and a complete breakthrough surely wasn’t far off.
“So it seems only the Tribulation of Delusion, Tribulation of Faith, and Tribulation of Transcendence remain!”
“I’ve already passed more than half of the Nine Tribulations of Great Firmament… the complete Tribulation Transcendence to achieve Great Firmament isn’t far away!”
A glint of satisfaction flashed through Su Xing’s eyes.
Coming to the Azure Cloud Sect and overcoming two tribulations in succession — that was truly blessed fortune. The trip had been well worth it!
“Next, I’ll screen for valuable resources within the Azure Cloud Sect and make some trades!”
Su Xing murmured.
Over the next two months, Su Xing followed his plan and stayed at the Azure Cloud Sect for a while.
During this time, Su Xing identified no fewer than several thousand types of valuable resources that could be exchanged for origin energy.
These resources included various ores and spirit plants.
The resources themselves weren’t particularly expensive, but the origin energy they contained was remarkably substantial, and they were available in large quantities.
Su Xing first exchanged his spirit liquid and immortal liquid for sect contribution points, then used those to acquire a massive amount of resources from the treasury.
Spirit liquid and immortal liquid were practically inexhaustible for Su Xing.
The three hundred million Spirit-Gathering Flowers in the spirit field grotto-heaven, along with the meticulously arranged Spirit-Gathering Formation, provided Su Xing with three million supreme-grade spirit liquid and one hundred fifty thousand immortal liquid every day.
This wealth would make even a Supreme Unity Golden Immortal’s heart stir!
Yet in terms of origin value alone, it was less than one-tenth of what those resources were worth…
Over two months, Su Xing exchanged for a massive stockpile of materials.
The total value exceeded one billion origin energy!
With this, Su Xing’s remaining origin energy climbed back to 2,336,790,000!
This sum was sufficient for Su Xing’s upcoming breakthrough to Great Firmament Golden Immortal!
Beyond exchanging resources and earning origin energy, Su Xing also made time to instruct Fairy Ziling in spirit cultivation techniques, while simultaneously overseeing the establishment of the anti-foreign-race cultivator alliance.
Su Xing provided considerable constructive advice, and even gifted the formula for the Rebirth Pill.
With this formula, human cultivators could use the foreign races’ blood essence to strengthen Body Tempering cultivators — a powerful tool for using war to fuel war.
Over time, this would prove beneficial in the struggle between the human race and the foreign races.
…
Time quickly arrived at early February of New Era Year 2031.
Su Xing had stayed at the Azure Cloud Sect for the agreed-upon two months of rest and recuperation.
It was time to leave.
After a simple farewell with Qingyunzi, Su Xing prepared to depart the Azure Cloud Sect and head for the Celestial Demon Domain.
Just then, Su Xing received a voice transmission from Fairy Ziling.
His heart stirred, and Su Xing made his way to the entrance of Fairy Ziling’s cave dwelling.
Fairy Ziling had already been waiting for some time.
“Junior Brother Su… the help you’ve given me these past days has been immense!”
“I don’t really have any good gift to give you… but I heard you’ve been collecting certain ores. I have some Scarlet Sun Jade that I collected years ago — would you have any use for it?”
As she spoke, Fairy Ziling handed over a storage ring.
Su Xing took the storage ring and swept it with his divine sense. His expression changed.
The value of this Scarlet Sun Jade alone was no less than several hundred million supreme-grade spirit stones!
And the origin energy this Scarlet Sun Jade could bring Su Xing was approximately —
One hundred million!
“Senior Sister, how thoughtful of you!”
“This Scarlet Sun Jade is indeed of great use to me! Thank you, Senior Sister!”
Su Xing said earnestly. One hundred million origin energy was no small amount even for him — enough for several simulations.
Seeing that these resources were useful to Su Xing, Fairy Ziling was in quite good spirits.
After a moment’s thought, she added:
“Junior Brother Su… I heard from Master that you intend to travel to other great domains for training.”
“The journey is long, and who knows when we’ll meet again. Please take care of yourself!”
Su Xing could feel the genuine concern in Fairy Ziling’s words.
Though they had only spent two short months together, the bond between them had already grown deep.
Su Xing nodded and said:
“This junior brother will be careful… Senior Sister should also keep pushing forward and enter the Supreme Unity realm soon!”
After chatting a bit more with Fairy Ziling, Su Xing finally departed the Azure Cloud Realm.
After leaving the Azure Cloud Realm, Su Xing reappeared in the void.
After roughly determining his bearings, Su Xing prepared to head toward the Heavenly Secrets Domain.
From the Azure Origin Domain to the Celestial Demon Domain, one had to cross two stretches of the Endless Sea and the entirety of the Heavenly Secrets Domain — the distance could only be described as vast.
However, with Su Xing’s current seventh realm comprehension of the Great Dao of Space, it was nothing remarkable.
Along the way, Su Xing deployed the Great Dao of Space, covering hundreds of millions of miles with a single step.
In merely one month, Su Xing traveled from the Azure Cloud Realm to the South Sea Realm.
This was the gateway to the Endless Sea.
“Whew… finally, I’ll be heading through here to the Heavenly Secrets Domain!”
Su Xing took a deep breath.
Back then, he had entered the Endless Sea from the South Sea Realm and eventually reached the Heavenly Secrets Domain.
At that time, he had been very weak, and crossing the Endless Sea had required a great deal of time.
But for the current Su Xing, none of that was a problem!
“However… before entering the Endless Sea, I should also use up my remaining simulation attempts!”
Su Xing blinked. Three months had passed since he left the Lesser Azure Cloud Realm.
Su Xing had accumulated twelve simulations in total.
He had already used seven of them to enhance his Dao comprehension, the Great Shaman Body Forging Art, his Spirit Domain, and of course to overcome the Nine Tribulations!
At this point, Su Xing had passed seven of the Nine Tribulations!
The Tribulation of Greed had been broken through when he departed the Azure Cloud Realm.
And the Tribulation of Delusion — Su Xing had used the Celestial Sun Soul-Forging Pill during his seven simulations to temper his mental state anew, successfully breaking through.
What remained were merely the Tribulation of Faith and the Tribulation of Transcendence…
“Only two of the Nine Tribulations remain. Fully entering the Great Firmament is not far off!”
Su Xing’s heart stirred with anticipation.
Of course, over the course of seven consecutive simulations, Su Xing’s Spirit Domain had also expanded from two million li (1,000,000 km) to two million three hundred thousand li (1,150,000 km).
His comprehension of the Dao of Speed had also advanced to sixth realm Peak!
Currently, Su Xing was cultivating the Dao of Cause and Effect and Destiny…
“After experiencing the Mirror of the Void several times, the Five Elements Dao should be about ready to enter the seventh realm too!”
“And… it’s about time I go meet the Celestial Secrets Pavilion Master as the number one on the Heaven Ranking!”
Su Xing took a deep breath and silently intoned:
“Begin simulation!”
【Simulation #347 initiated. Current remaining origin energy: 1,624,690,000… Remaining simulation attempts: 4.】
【Simulation begins!】
【Talent draw costs 1 origin energy point. Draw?】
“Yes!”
【Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the red talent Supreme Bone…】
【Supreme Bone】: Red talent. One of the ancient body constitution anomalies. Those born with the Supreme Bone possess the potential for Sainthood. After obtaining this bone, skeletal strength increases dozens of times over, enabling mastery of greater physical power and Body Tempering talent. (Note: Beware of petty individuals who may attempt to extract the Supreme Bone for transplantation.)
“Supreme Bone?”
Su Xing raised an eyebrow. This was clearly an exceptional Body Tempering talent.
After all, it was red quality!
“Like the previous Double Pupils, it belongs to the category of body constitution anomalies?”
Su Xing nodded with satisfaction. With the Supreme Bone, his cultivation speed of the Great Shaman Body Forging Art would surely increase!
Currently, Su Xing’s Great Shaman Body Forging Art was still progressing steadily.
After several simulations, the Celestial Primordial Tree had already grown to sixteen thousand zhang (53.28 km)…
But the standard for eighth layer Minor Mastery was a Celestial Primordial Tree of one hundred thousand zhang (333 km)!
At Su Xing’s current cultivation speed, it would take at least several more years to reach that level.
“The road ahead is long and far… I must keep pressing on!”
Su Xing murmured, his gaze turning to the simulation panel.
【Please select the target talent for Philosopher’s Stone enhancement…】
“I choose to boost Late Bloomer…”