Origin Player.

Chapter 731 A Sea of ​​Books
A vast sea of ​​books, a peak of immortality.

A giant gourd fell from the sky.

Qian Tuzi presented his token, revealing a passage in the Dao Proving Array that enveloped Changsheng Peak.

There are only three people on this gourd-shaped magical artifact at this moment.

Considering that Daozi needed to conceal his origins, Qian Tuzi did not bring any of the disciples he had recruited in Nanzhao with him on this trip back.

“Junior brother, this Longevity Peak should be the original site of the sect that our two senior uncles brought here with great supernatural powers. It has two halls, ten palaces, and thirty-six caves, each corresponding to the path to enlightenment, immortality, and jade purity. There are a few vacant caves. I will mention it to the Heavenly Lord of Food, and you can settle down here directly.”

Qian Tuzi explained the structure of the Longevity Sect. At the top were two Heavenly Lords: the one who guided the practice of longevity and the one who was skilled in alchemy.

If we categorize them, Qian Tuzi belongs to the lineage of the Heavenly Lord of Food, and his status in the sect can be ranked among the top five. Although he has been in Nanzhao Prefecture for many years, he has always been well-informed.

Jiang He stood with his hands behind his back, his face covered by a blood-red mask.

Pei Qinghan's face was also covered by a light veil, and her original black and white sword attire had been replaced with a wide ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), making her look more like a maid.

"No worries, it's very lively over there."

Jiang He followed the other person's slender finger and saw a large group of people gathered beside the lake of the Scrolling Mountain Book Sea. They all looked to be quite young. Above the lake, amidst the sea of ​​clouds, ten arenas stood, and some Jade Purity Realm elders appeared, bearing the symbols of the Yin Yang Sect, the Floating Pagoda Sect, the Longevity Sect, and the Academy of Rites.

Qian Tuzi examined it for a moment, found a secret flying sword, and smiled: "The Holy Empress has decided to mobilize the Wolf Smoke Army, one of the three Imperial Guards. This elite force is unparalleled in the world. At the cost of overdrawing their blood energy and cutting off their path to the upper five realms, most of the Wolf Smoke Army's fierce soldiers have cultivation close to the Golden Core stage, totaling ten battalions."

"Each battalion, in conjunction with the Dao Proving Formation, can unleash several Dao Proving strikes, and their normal Dharma forms are enough to fight against ordinary Ascension Realm cultivators."

"Next, the Dayin Sect will provide full reinforcements to the front line of Douzhou. The Wolf Smoke Army is an important fighting force. All four sects want to control more military camps, so they have set up a challenge."

Qian Tuzi was fully aware of the situation in recent days.

Ten arenas. As long as the elders of each sect stand firm and maintain victory in the challenges, their sect can control one camp.

Beside the great lake beneath the sea of ​​clouds are the outstanding disciples that the Great Yin Sect has painstakingly recruited since the start of the war mobilization, including those "supported" by the thirty-six holy lands of the world.

One of the ten body constitutions.

—In the future, there is a high probability that one will achieve the ordinary ascension realm.

Seven people with special physical conditions.

—There is hope that they will become immortals in the future.

One hundred and twenty people with Class A qualifications.

—There is hope that he will be able to advance to the Upper Five Realms in the future.

There are 14,000 people with Class B qualifications.

—There is hope that they will achieve Nascent Soul stage in the future.

There are 127,000 people with Class C qualifications.

—There is hope that it will become a fake pill in the future.

As for those with the potential to reach the fifth level of the Middle Realm, they do not meet the minimum standards of the four sects.

Qian Tuzi stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Junior brother, the reason why the four sects sent Jade Purity Realm elders to compete for the arena this time is because a Vajra Body has appeared. He is born with the strength of a dragon and an elephant, and his body contains the silver blood of the Shatuo. Although he is ranked last among the top ten physiques, he is the most worry-free type, without the trouble of the Great Wilderness Sacred Body and the Heavenly Poison Calamity Body."

"As long as you stand firm on the stage, you can choose any disciple you want, but the Mighty Vajra Body has probably already been decided internally."

Jiang He lowered her eyes and gazed at the great lake. The Mighty Vajra Body belonged to a young novice monk, whose body was imbued with some convergence of destiny. He was probably a mid-to-late stage BOSS of some chosen one.

He didn't care about the ten physiques, but among the crowd were Yuan Shengshen, Luo Ling, and Su Yaoyao. All three had special physiques and were the center of attention, with many people of top-tier talent befriending them.

As for the fact that various parties sent Jade Purity Realm elders to compete, it was naturally because Dongfang Changsheng was currently at the peak of the Jade Purity Realm.

"Is there a specific way to enter the arena?" Jiang He asked.

Qian Tuzi was somewhat surprised. He originally thought that Daozi would not be interested in such playful banter. The cultivation level that the other party displayed was the eleventh level of Jade Uncarved Stone, but in Nanzhao, two people who had attained Dao had perished because of this.

"Junior brother, your background..."

"It's alright," Jiang He replied.

The cause and effect in Nanzhao Prefecture is chaotic, but he can ignore it. Whoever finds out something has a karmic connection with him. He can solve the problem immediately with a single "poisonous" strike. He has attained the authority of heaven and earth and is a completely different kind of being.

Qian Tuzi nodded and said, "There aren't many rules. As long as you stand firm on the stage and defeat the challengers one by one, that's fine. Junior brother is now a direct descendant of the Longevity Sect, so it's only right that you compete for disciples and strengthen the sect. I believe the other elders can understand that."

Jiang He pondered for a moment. Qian Tu Zi had already given him the original version of the most orthodox "Ten Thousand Trees and a Thousand Autumns Scripture" of the Longevity Sect, which was for those below the Immortal Realm. This was a cultivation method that focused on the power of wood-type magic to cultivate one's natal immortal plants.

Thorns spread beneath the black Taoist robe, eventually manifesting as a small sword resembling thorns between Jiang He's brows. Qian Tuzi nodded and smiled, "This is the true elder of the Longevity Sect."

Pei Qinghan whispered, "Master, Yao Yao possesses the Bewitching Demon Immortal Body."

"I understand," Jiang He replied. His real target was Dongfang Changsheng.

Even if you try to play it safe, in this situation the opponent will most likely send out an avatar or a Yin-Yang deity. Fate's arrangements are not subject to the personal will of the chosen one; there will always be various factors influencing them.

Whoosh!
Jiang He stepped into the air and walked towards the tenth arena.

The gazes of several powerful cultivators in the upper five realms immediately turned towards them.

As an elder of the Dao lineage, Yu Pujing is a rare and extraordinary figure in the mortal world. There are only a few elders in the four sects, totaling no more than a hundred people. The great cultivator who has arrived at this moment is obviously very unfamiliar to him.

"The Longevity Sect has someone who has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage?"

"Those who came with Senior Qian Tuzi are probably from Nanzhao."

"That stinking mud pit of Nanzhao, the cause and effect are all confused."

"I heard that there was a big mess over there. Two powerful beings at the fourteenth realm went there, but the Dao Proving cultivators are unwilling to investigate further."

Above the sea of ​​clouds, beneath the sky.

On a huge jade pendant, the Guiding Heavenly Lord and the Consumption Heavenly Lord were seated, along with Ji Yinyang, the Yin-Yang Sect Master, the Floating Pagoda Sect Master, and Mr. Shuhai. The majesty of the five Dao-proving beings filled the sky.

Among the seats, the girl with only the Nascent Soul cultivation level remained calm. As the current Dao Child of the Yin Clan, Yin Li had the support of a powerful figure at the Fourteenth Realm, making her an equal to all the Dao Prodigies.

"I beg you seniors to part with my Vajra Body," Yin Li said without any politeness.

"Haha, Princess Li is so outspoken." The Floating Pagoda Sect Master chuckled. "Such a large royal family surely doesn't lack an ordinary ascension. Besides, we also have to consider the individual's feelings."

"Let's discuss it again."

"Since Princess Li disagrees with the two of you, let's follow the rules."

Yin Li remained silent, picked up her teacup and took a sip. In fact, the situation of the Imperial Clan Head was not good recently, and the people in front of her had invited her over to test her.

Just as she was considering whether to continue to show her strength, the Heavenly Lord of Consumption let out a soft "Eh," his face showing surprise. As the head of the alchemy lineage of the Longevity Sect, he was one of the people who paid the most attention to Qian Tu Zi during his path to enlightenment.

……

The tenth arena.

As Jiang He landed, the middle-aged Jade Purity Realm elder guarding the arena had already made his move. Since they were not familiar with each other, there was no need for him to hold back. In a short instant, a towering and solemn black tower Dharma image materialized behind the middle-aged elder. The tower was nine stories high with a series of windows, all of which opened at the same time, unleashing a barrage of spells, flying swords, and talismans, all shimmering with light.

——Jade Purity Taoist Method: Many Treasures Pagoda.

The combat skills of the direct descendants of the Floating Pagoda Sect at the Jade Purity Realm are naturally higher than those of second-rate sects and rogue cultivators. One move is equivalent to two or three ordinary Jade Purity Realm cultivators attacking together, and their killing power is not bad.

Whoosh whoosh!
A series of streaks of light swept in.

Jiang He's palm was entangled with two thorns, which he used as a sword, the force of which was like thousands of silver threads covering the area.

boom!
Jiang He lightly flicked the hilt of her sword, and the Thorn罡 Sword shattered countless streams of light with terrifying speed, piercing through the chest of the middle-aged Yu Pu and then blasting apart the black tower.

call!
The shockwave from the sword strike swept away the middle-aged Yu Pu, causing him to fall into a coma. The Duke of Yan, who was acting as the referee, rushed over and looked at the unfamiliar elder with a look of surprise and doubt.

"I do not know your name."

Jiang He stood directly in the position of the defender, without answering the question. He put in three points of effort, two of which were used to "not kill". If he were to fight on equal footing with the heroes and elites, the difficulty would be unimaginable.

After all, there are some passive abilities, such as "Dragon Blood Tear" and "Spear Destruction," that he doesn't really remember very well. With the birth of Holy Lance, they have long been integrated into a whole, but occasionally triggering them individually, this kind of normal fluctuation in basic damage, is still full of deadly threat to those of the same level.

"Junior."

Duke Yan snorted lightly, but didn't seem to care. Someone so arrogant could still live to reach the Jade Purity Realm, so he must have either a powerful background, amazing skills, or both.

The tenth arena has a change of participants.

The Floating Pagoda Sect was naturally unwilling to accept losing a spot.

A towering man stepped onto the arena, his entire body radiating a ghostly light, clearly having merged his divine form with his own to create a powerful physique.

boom!
The towering man suddenly threw a punch, causing the clouds to tremble slightly. His figure pounced on Jiang He like a giant beast, the tower's shadow enveloping the surroundings.

boom!
Jiang He caught the fist with one hand, his unparalleled control allowing the force to flow into his opponent's body, instantly shattering all the Dao techniques that were about to explode. Then, with a casual flick of his wrist, the burly man's arm exploded, howling as he rolled more than ten miles across the sea of ​​clouds, leaving countless ripples along the way.

"Use the body as a tower, reside the Daoist teachings in the major acupoints of the body, and then detonate them all at once when you throw a punch."

"Something new."

Both challengers were defeated in a single move.

From the Yin-Yang Sect's direction, a young elder standing in the center of the crowd stepped forward. He had advanced to the Jade Purity realm before the age of one hundred, making him a true prodigy. Decades ago, he had also been among the top ten young people of the Great Yin Dynasty.

The young man, Yu Pu, stepped onto the stage, cupped his hands, and said, "Please enlighten me."

Jiang He nodded slightly.

But the moment he responded, the young elder suddenly made his move. His whole body radiated black and white light, and array patterns extended across his body. He had actually engraved a "Yin Yang Shattered Jade Array" of immortal level onto his body.

Wow!
Two-colored beams of light burst forth, shaking the sea of ​​clouds.

Jiang He's eyes turned slightly cold. A trap formed in his vision, and more than a dozen thorns grew rapidly, piercing into the flesh and blood of the young man Yu Pu, frantically absorbing his nutrients. Accompanied by extreme pain, his body and soul shattered, and he died on the spot.

"Using the body as an array is a good idea. If it is combined with the principle of using the body as a tower, the two will complement each other perfectly."

"The Dragon Soaring to Heaven Formation is inscribed on my body, and the Sword of All Beings resides in my great aperture. Although forging the sword is a bit troublesome and takes about a month to prepare, it can achieve the power of a Saint-level killing move. It's just a pity that it's not suitable for me."

Jiang He remained calm. His physical strength was too high. When he exerted his full strength, his blood and qi would boil, and even the Dao Integration Formation would collapse. This killing move was more suitable for Si Ning, who had always been somewhat high in offense and low in defense.

The Dragon Soaring to Heaven Formation, coupled with a sufficient number of Swords of All Beings, possesses immense power. Two key issues lie in the forging of the Swords of All Beings and the energy consumed during their activation, both of which Si Ning's "infinite energy" can resolve.

— *Dragon Soars Among All Beings: The Great Array and the Heavenly Sword*

A secret technique truly comparable to the Light of Eternal Judgment.

Moreover, it's custom-made, and the effect depends on Si Ning's endurance and the number of the All-Encompassing Swords.

Jiang He was compiling this mythical secret technique. The ideas provided by his two opponents still had countless difficulties to overcome in actual operation, but the Holy Martial Arts Codex was all-encompassing and had a solid foundation. He had spent all his recent free time on it.

One challenger after another took the stage.

Thorn-like swords appeared around Jiang He, knocking his opponents off the stage one after another. In less than half an hour, the tenth arena became the focus of everyone's attention.

"Fifty-four consecutive kills!"

"He can't find a worthy opponent in the Jade Purity Realm?!"

"Heavenly genius!"

"The method of cultivating immortal plants by a rising direct descendant of the Longevity Sect."

Numerous voices rose in discussion. Under the sky, the two Heavenly Lords of Consumption and Guidance looked at each other, and several Dao Proving Lords exchanged glances. Before long, the tenth arena became deserted.

"If we can't beat you, what good will it do to give it to your Longevity Sect?"

Jiang He threw the secret technique into the Gluttony Paradise, then scanned his surroundings, responding to the gazes directed at him. There were many who were surprised, astonished, suspicious, jealous, and resentful.

But there are very few people who hate him.

Aside from the young Yu Pu's few blood relatives and friends, there was only the elder from the Longevity Sect on the seventh arena.

Jiang He's eyes flickered slightly as he stepped down from the tenth arena. Because of the title "Enemy of Destiny" for a Saint-level being, the Child of Destiny would feel constant hatred whenever he saw him. This was an instinctive fear, just like an ordinary person encountering a lion or tiger and knowing that they must run away.

The elder of the Longevity Sect was greatly shocked and filled with many thoughts as he watched his younger peers ascend to the seventh arena.

"How can it be!"

"Was it because the matter wasn't handled properly last time? Or did some powerful figure figure out my background? I've been operating as the Elder of the Retreat Center for three hundred years; there shouldn't be any accidents!"

"Damn it, you ruined my plan!"

Jiang He stepped onto the stage, and the duel naturally allowed for a life-or-death outcome.

Whoosh!
With a single flick of the sword, the sword energy seemed to topple the heavens.

The elders of the Longevity Sect had eyes filled with fear and hatred as they threw out magical treasures one after another, like several long, ceaseless rivers.

Boom boom boom!
The magical artifacts shattered like rain, and fireworks bloomed one after another.

My destined half-immortal weapon, shattered!
Protective divine power, broken!
Mastered escape technique, slash!

With a single sword strike, all the myriad techniques vanished.

Jiang He could only say that he had some knowledge of swordsmanship and was not particularly proficient, but he was more than capable of bullying those of the same level. In fact, even the "Hand of Thorns" was just a functional power.

Wow!
As the energy dissipated, light emerged, and the sword gleamed.

The old man from the Longevity Sect revealed his disguise; he was actually a middle-aged man.

Then the disguise crumbled again, and he was transformed back into a disheveled beggar.

One by one, his disguises vanished, and the appearance of this Jade Purity Realm cultivator was "ever-changing." Just as he was about to reveal his true form, he self-destructed his body and decisively prepared to escape with his soul, but he was pinned to the ground by a wisp of sword light and could not move an inch.

(End of this chapter)