Immortality begins with meditation puppets

The entire Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom rejoiced, celebrating their ruler Su Qing's further advancement from a fifth-tier body cultivator to a sixth-tier body cultivator, which greatly strengthened the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom's resolve.

The Wuren tribe was particularly excited. In the past, their sense of belonging in the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom mainly came from the two grotto-heavens. Now that Su Qing had manifested the illusory image of the Ancestral Witch, which was purely their own Wuren, their sense of belonging immediately rose to an unprecedented level, almost to the point of regarding the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom as the ancient Wuren holy land of Buzhou Mountain.

The newly arrived members of the Scripture God Clan in the Scripture God Zone were overjoyed. Due to the limitations of their realm, they had rarely seen anyone with a strong physical body. In their understanding, a body that could run like a horse under the bed and outrun a donkey in bed was considered the best. They never dared to imagine that someone like Su Qing could directly shake the heavens and earth with his physical body and have the power to rival the gods.

"This...is this even human? This fifth-tier divine weapon probably wouldn't be enough to defeat him!"

"Is this the manifestation of all heavens? As long as one cultivates and attains enlightenment, the physical body, soul, and divine consciousness have virtually no limits!"

"Our generation is not good enough. Our spiritual consciousness is high, but our physical bodies and souls are poor. But the next generation we give birth to will not be deformed like us. They will also have the same good fortune as Su Sheng!"

"Is it possible? No way, where are we going to find a child with the Dragon Tendon Witch Bone physique?"

Leaving aside the shock of the Jing Shen people, the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom was celebrating two great joys: its ruler, Su Qing, had returned safely and brought the Jing Shen Realm into the kingdom, further enhancing his own strength. It was a time of great celebration with drums and firecrackers. The Jing Shen people, already overjoyed at having annihilated the Reincarnation Demon, quickly joined in the festivities and became lively and jubilant throughout their region.

Just as they were celebrating, they saw a new disturbance arising above the Su residence in the central area.

They celebrated too soon; there was another surprise: their king, Su Qing, was still alive!

But what was seen was a sky full of countless radiant lights, dazzling with golden light above the Su residence.

Purple clouds rose from the east for three hundred miles, auspicious clouds covered half the sky, and phantom images of dragons and phoenixes circled the beams and pillars. Qilin and other auspicious beasts descended with five-colored rays of light. Amidst the auspicious purple clouds, a graceful dragon soared into the sky.

The azure dragon, whose appearance was no different from other true dragons, aroused countless people in the Tianyuan Realm.

Because this dragon was so large, so large that throughout the Tianyuan Realm, from south to north and from east to west, one could see this colossal creature whose body occupied the entire sky.

This size is so large that it could scare someone with even a slight phobia of megalophobia to the point of fainting on the spot.

Even the great virtuous and powerful beings of all the heavens and myriad realms could not ignore it. From their perspective, they could only see this one azure dragon phantom in the entire sky above the Tianyuan Realm, which covered the entire Tianyuan Realm.

"This is the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern? How can a divine artifact be used without permission? What is Su Qing trying to do?"

"That's why I said young people are not stable. He shouldn't be in charge of the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern. I'll talk to him later and tell him to consider the bigger picture. He should let us, the seventh-level Dao Lords, take charge of this Dao Pattern. Only then can we best unleash the power of this Four Imperial Dao Pattern in the current struggle against the evil demons, or perhaps even emulate some of the great power of the Human Emperor of yesteryear!"

"If you're shameless, just think about it in your heart, but don't say it out loud. But this doesn't look like the work of the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern to me!"

The cultivators immediately assumed that this enormous azure dragon, almost the size of heaven and earth, was transformed by Su Qing using the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern of the Four Imperial Dao Patterns.

But immediately, they all realized something was wrong, because the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern was born from the convergence of human fortune. If this dragon was transformed from the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern, then the human fortune should be flourishing, and everyone could feel this aura.

But now, no one can sense any human presence within this Azure Dragon; only spiritual energy and magical power surge.

"This is not the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern, but the Void Refinement Dharma Image!"

"Refining the spirit to return to emptiness, the Dharma form is both illusory and real, real and illusory. This is the Azure Dragon Dharma Form. Su Qing has broken through to the Refining Emptiness Realm!!"

"Indeed, look at my myriad realms, look at the river of time!"

As one of the great beings of the heavens exclaimed in surprise, all the cultivators immediately turned their attention to the myriad realms and the river of time.

But it was seen that this Azure Dragon not only landed in the Tianyuan Realm, but also traversed the boundless void and the myriad realms, wandering through the past and flying to the future, manifesting its traces in the myriad realms, and leaving behind the memory and imprint of this Azure Dragon for countless realms and countless beings.

This is something that every cultivator who has just broken through to the Void Realm goes through. It is to allow their Dharma form to manifest in all the heavens and be imprinted in any corner of space and time. In this way, they will be able to send their divine thoughts to various places in space and time with a single thought in the future.

Since Su Qing had just broken through to the sixth level of body cultivation, which had already greatly shocked the powerful beings of all realms, they were able to accept it for the time being when they learned that he had also broken through to the level of primordial spirit cultivation.

They were still somewhat amazed, because physical bodies and spiritual qualities varied, as did the levels of spiritual cultivation and spiritual manifestation.

Without a doubt, the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern of Su Qing is of such high quality that it is one of the top-grade Dharma Forms in the heavens. But in addition to its high quality, there is another reason why the great powers of the worlds are changing their expressions, and that is the significance of this Dharma Form.

The Azure Dragon Dao Pattern of the Four Emperors is now known as the symbol of the Human Emperor. It requires the blessings of the Four Emperors. Back then, it was also the Dharma Image condensed by the Human Emperor. The Azure Dragon Dharma Image that he condensed was exactly the same as Su Qing's today. Only as he led the human race through hardships and difficulties, step by step leading them to the high road, did the human race's faith gather in him alone, and only then did the Azure Dragon Dharma Image evolve into the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern.

Now, Su Qing's Dharma form is exactly the same as that of the former Human Emperor, and he also carries the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern!

Within the Kaiyuan Immortal Realm, Shao Delong, who was even more eager than Su Qing to don the yellow robe, was still in the Red Sleeve Pavilion, welcoming Wei Debao, Liang Haishun, Li Hailang, and others back safely from the Abyss Secret Realm and the Divine Realm. Upon seeing the Azure Dragon Dharma Form that Su Qing had conjured, they were all overjoyed.

"Alright, I knew Asu was born to be the Human Emperor!"

"Azure Dragon Dharma Form, Azure Dragon Dao Pattern, the most orthodox path to becoming the Human Emperor. I'd like to see who dares to say anything against it now, that Asu possesses both dragon tendons and witch bones, and is not a respectable person, and is not qualified to compete for the Human Emperor's throne!"

"Come on, let's drink this to our old brothers, and to the future new king!"

The Azure Dragon Dharma Image further solidified Su Qing's position as the number one contender for the Human Emperor's throne.

Within the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, the demon race was not very happy.

They were originally singing and dancing, celebrating wildly. This was because quite a few demon lords had followed Su Qing to the Abyss Secret Realm and the Divine Realm.

Not only have they all returned safely, but they have also all received the fruits of creation. Some of them, like the Demon King Zhenpeng, announced their seclusion after receiving the blessings of heaven and earth. When they emerge from seclusion, they will be able to become sixth-order demon lords, which will make their demon lives quite different.

It's normal for the demon race to be overjoyed at receiving so many good fortunes. At the meeting, all the demons, whether they participated in the event or not, spoke highly of Su Qing, saying that he was a true friend and brother who always thought of them when good things happened, and that their support for him was well worth it.

But as they were praising him, they saw Su Qing advance to the sixth level of body cultivation.

These good friends and true brothers have increased in strength, and they are happy for them.

But when he condensed dragon tendons and witch bones, everyone felt a little uncomfortable.

In ancient times, both the Ancestral Witches and the Dragon Clan had conflicts with the Demon Clan. So, old grudges and new hatreds were wiped clean. The demons of the present world do not hold grudges against ancient enemies. Su Qing, whom they regarded as a candidate for the Heavenly Emperor, had a creation that was unrelated to the Demon Clan and had nothing to do with the Heavenly Emperor. They were somewhat apprehensive.

Now that Su Qing has condensed the Azure Dragon Dharma Image of the Human Emperor, the demons feel even more uneasy.

He has connections with witches, dragons, and humans, but has little to do with the demon race.

This made it difficult for the Green Lion King and his son, the White-Faced Green Lion King, who had always been staunch supporters of Su Qing among the demon race, to speak up for Su Qing anymore.

At least you managed to conjure a Golden Crow Dharma Image, and people would still be able to speak up for you. But you're calling yourself the Ancestral Dragon, the Ancestral Witch, and even have an Azure Dragon. Your good brothers really have no way to say anything to you.

"To be honest, Su Qing is a decent person, but he's not a demon after all. Is it a bit presumptuous of us to make him the Heavenly Emperor?"

“I see that there is a genius in my demon race, the White Elephant with the Spirit Tooth. Its ancestral lineage can be traced back to ancient times. It is also a famous and renowned demon king. It has a pure lineage. It is not impossible to make it the Heavenly Emperor.”

"No chance. In the past, the human and demon races who went to all the heavens and myriad realms were not qualified to compete for the position of Human Emperor or Heavenly Emperor. They were eliminated long ago, you know? Even if Su Qing is not good enough, if a new Heavenly Emperor is to be chosen, it must be chosen from among the demon races of our own Myriad Demon Kingdom!"

"That's right, that demon is me! I've come to be the Heavenly Emperor!"

Just as the demon race was beginning to waver and become less resolute in supporting Su Qing as the Heavenly Emperor.

Suddenly, in the direction of the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom, following the Azure Dragon Dharma Image, another blazing fire and scorching sun rose up, with a golden crow seemingly coiled within, emitting light that illuminates all worlds.

Upon seeing this, countless demons, especially those from the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom in the Tianyuan Realm, were overjoyed.

Because of this golden crow, because of this great sun, it is the most obvious manifestation of the Heavenly Emperor, and the most orthodox seedling of the Heavenly Emperor of the demon race!

To the myriad races and cultivators of the heavens at this moment, Su Qing's breakthrough to the Void Refinement stage and the two Dharma forms that rose up seemed to sound the clarion call for the competition among the heavens for the position of Human Emperor.

"So they're already building momentum for his bid to become the Human Emperor? It's just the Azure Dragon Dharma Form. Of course, the Human Emperor himself once said that the four sacred beasts of the human race are all the convergence of human destiny. Those who condense the four sacred Dharma Forms are all people of vital importance to the human race, and theoretically, they all have the qualifications to compete for the position of Human Emperor!"

Within the Immortal Qin Martial Kingdom, some were dissatisfied, and at the same time, a Xuanwu Dharma Image rose in the heavens and earth.

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Wilderness of Tianyuan, a member of the Xuanyuan clan also displayed the divine sword technique of the Human Emperor.

"The throne of the Human Emperor depends on the purity of one's bloodline. My Xuanyuan clan possesses the blood of the Human Emperor and has obtained the Dharma Image Human Emperor Sword. We should be able to lead the human race to become the ruler of the world once again!"

These two forces, with their own strong foundations and the support of the great sects of the heavens, couldn't help but stand up and try to steal the limelight from Su Qing, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

The female cultivator who obtained the Vermilion Bird Robe, because the immortal kingdom she came from had a relatively weak influence, had not yet received investment from any major sects in the heavens. In addition, she was not interested in the throne of the human emperor, so she had not made any moves.

The Winged Tiger Clan of the demon race, who possessed the White Tiger Killing Diagram, had some restless thoughts. However, the possibility of a demon becoming the human emperor was really slim. If they caused trouble at this time, they would not only offend Su Qing for nothing, but it would also have no effect. It might even attract human cultivators to their White Tiger Clan to rob the treasure. So they simply suppressed their restless hearts.

The only thing that is not much of a commotion regarding the Human Emperor is that, currently, Su Qing, with his achievements, his abilities, and his mastery of the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern and Azure Dragon Dharma Image, is far ahead of other contestants in the competition for the Human Emperor. The only ones who can be considered his rivals are the Guardian General promoted by the Immortal Qin Martial Kingdom and the Xuanyuan Holy Son promoted by the Xuanyuan Immortal Kingdom.

The competition for the Heavenly Emperor has caused quite a stir. Within the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom of the Tianyuan Realm, while they claim to be loyal to Su Qing and want to support him as the Heavenly Emperor, their current strength is insufficient. They cannot compete with the demon races of the heavens. They want to use Su Qing to raise their banner, and once Su Qing draws away the demon races' attention, they will quietly develop their strength and perhaps compete with Su Qing in the future. After all, Su Qing has a fatal flaw: he is human, not a demon.

As for the demon races of the heavens, although it is said that they lost their qualification to compete for the Heavenly Emperor after they fled to the myriad worlds, who said that? It was the demon races of the Tianyuan Realm who said it. The demon races of the heavens do not recognize this. From ancient times to the present, the demon races have only respected the law of the jungle and the strong. If someone is not as strong as them, why should they recognize them as the Heavenly Emperor? If they have the ability to rule and dominate the demon race, why can't they compete for the Heavenly Emperor?

Thus, upon seeing Su Qing reveal the Golden Crow and Great Sun Dharma Form, the demon races throughout the myriad realms who coveted the position of Heavenly Emperor began to stir up trouble.

Some displayed the appearance of a six-tusked white elephant, some displayed the appearance of a six-winged golden toad, and some had the bloodline of great demons such as Qiongqi and Zhuyan...

Among these demons, three are particularly competitive and have a group of loyal supporters.

First, there is the ancient and immortal Kunpeng. This great demon once served as a demon master in the ancient Heavenly Court. He is a senior and capable person. However, the stain of escaping from the Tianyuan Realm back then is hard to wash away. Otherwise, with his abilities and prestige among the demon race, he could easily have the position of Heavenly Emperor if he raised his arm and called for it.

Secondly, there is the Three-Legged Golden Crow. As the only bloodline left in the world by the Heavenly Emperor, this Three-Legged Golden Crow had been sealed in the Burial Immortal Realm until the last time when the evil demons besieged the Burial Immortal Realm, when it was awakened from within the Burial Immortal Realm. This bloodline seems to be much more authentic than the Golden Crow Dharma Form condensed by Su Qing.

Thirdly, there is the Void Queen, who infiltrated the void creatures as a demon and established a vast power within the void. Naturally, she coveted the throne of the Heavenly Emperor and was unwilling to give it up.

Besides these three celestial demon races, many other races of beings also expressed their desire for the throne of the Heavenly Emperor.

Because no one has ever said that the Heavenly Emperor can only be a member of the demon race! (End of Chapter)