Water elemental became a god, ultimately becoming the master of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers

Chapter 259 Capturing the Earth's Veins and Subduing the Spiritual Qi!
Only by reaching the [Mysterious Light] realm can one manipulate cause and effect, trace back to the source and appearance, and see all things clearly, understanding their origins, backgrounds, and entanglements.

It possesses near-omniscience.

"You may step back now. It's almost time. I should go find those two old ghosts... When you open the Grandmaster's Manual later, if you can open your eyes and observe it, then persevere. It will greatly benefit your future cultivation of immortality."

"By the way, if you encounter danger in the Grandmaster's Manual, activate that Qi and Blood Nourishing Secret Technique. This technique is called the 'Transformation of Wedding Dresses and Lamp-Serving Technique,' which involves cutting your own brocade to make wedding dresses for others. It was originally tailor-made for you and can even increase your chances of breaking through to the Grandmaster level by 10%."

"However, there will be some consequences afterward, so please think it over carefully."

After saying this, Zhang Xuling waved his hand, and before Chen Shunan could react, he felt the world spinning around him and he was back where he started.

Not far away, Shan Tongtian was chatting and laughing with seven or eight martial artists as usual.

Little did they know that Chen Shunan, whom they had been ignoring, had already met the immortal's face and gained the favor of the Tai Xuan Zhi Ling Peak.

What they fought tooth and nail for, racking their brains to obtain, was easily within Chen Shunan's grasp.

Chen Shunan silently withdrew his gaze and began to regulate his breathing again.

After Chen Shunan left.

The summit of a solitary peak shrouded in mist and clouds.

Seeing that no one was around, Zhang Xuling, who had been calm and composed, suddenly became excited. His image of a refined and dignified scholar was instantly shattered, his long beard stood on end like bristles, and he opened his mouth, letting out a suppressed sound of wild joy.

"I've really struck gold!"

That old fellow's primordial spirit is so powerful that it's almost touching the edge of a martial arts grandmaster!

The martial arts master's cultivation of strength, jade tree, and true intention is actually a combination of the three elements of essence, qi, and spirit.

Now, Zhang Xuling felt that Chen Shunan's spiritual energy was almost on par with that of a martial arts grandmaster.

Moreover, the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit do not exist in isolation.

As long as there are corresponding techniques and secret methods, the divine essence can nourish the essence and qi. Through persistent practice, one can first strengthen the essence and qi and then strengthen the qi, so that the essence and qi can reach the threshold of a martial arts master!

It just takes some time.

For a moment, Zhang Xuling even felt a pang of regret.

He should have kept Chen Shunan hidden away, brought him directly back to Tongzhou City, and carefully nurtured him with rare and precious materials. He could have turned him into a martial arts grandmaster!

What if something happens to this treasure in the Grandmaster's Manual, or if those two old ghosts discover something amiss? Wouldn't that just add unnecessary complications?
"In that case, it won't take five years. If nothing unexpected happens, Chen Shunan will probably be able to break through to the Martial Arts Grandmaster level within one or two years."

"The ancestor would surely be overjoyed and accept him as a personal disciple, wouldn't he?"

"Although, I am a little older."

"But when it comes to absolute martial arts talent, age is not a problem!"

"Moreover, with this person here, I can't think of any way I could lose this Grandmaster's Manual competition!"

Zhang Xuling suppressed the joy on his face, collected his thoughts, and stopped thinking about it. He then leaped into the sky and disappeared.

……

……

Xishan, above the iron ore mine.

Zhang Xuling, Pan Hu, and Wu Wudi rode on a beam of light, floating in the void before falling into the [Misty Sky Net], their expressions conveying a sense of superiority and looking down from above.

Within a radius of dozens of miles beneath their feet, martial artists moved about like clouds, making friends and acquaintances, but they were completely unaware of these three immortals, as if they were from two different worlds.

"Daoist Caohan, your daughter is quite romantic and innocent, and she has a heart that yearns for martial arts."

Looking at the farce of the Xishan Sword Competition on Niulingping, even Wu Wudi, in a sense, can be considered a 'victim'.

After all, Wang Zhicheng, who was treated as a sycophant and an extra, was still considered a talent of Wu Wudi.

But at this moment, Wu Wudi showed no sign of unease. His simple face was filled with an appreciative smile, and his aura was ethereal and noble.

Zhang Xuling's Taoist name is "Cao Han," which is derived from the immortal jade herb that was transplanted to the banks of the Cangjiang River. The jade herb in the name refers to a beautiful and noble person.

By the time it came to Zhang Xuling's generation, they were the "grass" generation.

Panhu's eyelids drooped, and his abdomen bulged, as if some kind of spiritual energy was flowing inside, occasionally pushing up his belly and making a rumbling sound as his stomach was being squeezed and crushed.

"Hiccup~"

Panhu let out a burp, gently patted his round belly, and laughed.
"I apologize for the poor fellow Daoists. A few days ago, another batch of immortal materials matured, and I extracted some of their Qi and gained some benefits."

Pan Hu glanced at the sword competition at Xishan not far away, but showed little joy or anger.

How could such trivial matters possibly catch the eye of immortals who cultivate Qi?

Even when Yu Xiaoquan took it upon himself to join forces with Fengchi Daoyuan to target Aoshan Daoyuan, Pan Hu didn't take it to heart.

Success is achieved.

If we lose, it will only mean the sacrifice of some martial artists or disciples.

Anyway, it wasn't his order, so we can cut ties as we see fit and take credit as we see fit, it won't affect anything.

He has cultivated himself for a hundred years and has seen countless trials and tribulations. Why would he risk his life for such a thing?

His gaze was fixed on the entire Wuqing County, and even Tongzhou City and the four major Taoist temples!
Upon hearing the words "immortal materials," even Wu Wudi couldn't help but be moved, glancing at Pan Hu with a hint of envy.

Zhang Xuling remained expressionless, standing silently in the void.

Time passed, and the time to open the Grandmaster's Manual gradually arrived.

period,

The three only occasionally offered their comments on the young talents of the three factions; ordinary martial artists of true intent were simply not worthy of their attention.

Only when talking about promising martial arts masters such as Zhang Xiangling, Jiang Dahua, and Zhu Tao would he be in the mood to chat and say a few more words.

But looking at it, it's just like in the market, looking at which piece of pork has the brightest color, and how to cook it if you buy it home.

Condescending.

Without becoming an immortal and without understanding the "Misty Heavenly Net," one is truly like an ant searching for food, unable to look up at the sky, let alone know how high the heavens are.

Even for a celestial being like Zhang Xuling, who is still somewhat 'human' and retains a sliver of kindness in his heart, this is also true.

When Shan Tongtian's figure appeared within the range of the three people's divine senses.

The gazes of the two immortals, Wu Wudi and Pan Hu, fell on Shan Tongtian, their divine senses sweeping over him without any concealment, as if they wanted to expose Shan Tongtian's secrets.

However, nothing was gained.

【Guicang Secret Dunjia】Suppress.

Not only that, the same was true for the others, including Zhang Xiangling; their auras were blurred, making it difficult to discern their true nature.

"You've protected your precious child so well that even we can't get a glimpse of him."

Wu Wudi sneered.

Pan Hu also curiously examined Shan Tongtian, but seeing that he couldn't figure out the man's background, he could only helplessly withdraw his gaze.

After all, unless he completely breaks ties with Zhang Xuling, he can break the cover of the [Guicang Secret Formation].

The price is too high for a mere seed that has the potential to become a grandmaster.

After all, that's just a hope!
Unless a truly exceptional genius emerges with a 60-70% chance of breaking through to the Martial Arts Grandmaster level, it wouldn't be enough for Panhu to pay such a price.

Zhang Xuling chuckled and said, "Fellow Daoist Panhu is no different, keeping your beloved disciple Yu Xiaoquan completely hidden away... Last time, I even wanted to give her some pointers."

Upon hearing this, Pan Hu's face immediately darkened.

What you call giving pointers?
They bullied me, hiding in the corner and hitting me with a club, breaking my beloved student's spine!
"Just wait, karma always works, and this grudge will be avenged sooner or later." Zhang Xuling then looked at Wu Wudi and asked with some curiosity,
“Invincible Fellow Daoist, you should have some lower-level cultivators accompanying you, serving you faithfully... How come the prestigious Phoenix Pool Dao Academy only has you as a celestial being? Where are the others?”

Wu Wudi's breathing quickened slightly, and a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes.

Where did you go?

He died in the Funiu Marsh!
That scoundrel Cao Han Dao Ren is utterly reckless with his words, he deserves a beating!
With just two sentences, the two Qi-gathering immortals lost their composure and glared at each other.

This shows how profound Zhang Xuling's Taoist cultivation was.

The martial artists backed by the three major academies had basically all arrived, each clearly separated and residing on a separate mountain.

Some martial artists who belonged to the local forces of Wuqing County and were also qualified to participate in this Grandmaster Records went their separate ways, like sparks dotting the western mountains.

Finally, before withdrawing his gaze, Pan Hu glanced indifferently at an old man beside Shan Tongtian.

Chen Shunan.

I'm slightly displeased.

Pan Hu knew that Zhao Guangxi and his gang of scoundrels had repeatedly ruined his plans, and that his Qinggang matches had even been stolen by the scoundrels.

Chen Shunan was once a suspect, but after Tianxuan investigated him, he was cleared of suspicion.

Pan Hu indeed did not detect the aura of Qinggang matches on this person today.

But in reality, none of this matters to Panhu now.

It's like a giant perched atop a mountain being bitten, not too hard, by an ignorant ant.

If you have some free time and are bored, you might as well play with them.

But now, Panhu is quite busy.

Most importantly, there's that shameless Zhang Xuling, coldly spying and monitoring us, utterly lacking the dignity of a [Qi Gathering] cultivator. He not only mingles with lower-level cultivators but also readily turns his back on those of his own level.

No wonder they are people who grow in dark and damp corners!
"almost."

Zhang Xuling suddenly spoke.

"Ah."

"let's start."

The two immortals, Wu Wudi and Pan Hu, nodded silently.

Then, the three streaks of light simultaneously pierced through the clouds and flew off in different directions, eventually landing at three different locations on the iron mine that stretched for nearly dozens of miles.

The next instant, the auras of the three Qi-gathering immortals were released.

The wind stopped, the clouds lingered, birds and beasts hibernated, and all things were silent, as if time and space themselves had frozen.

In that instant, the wind and snow dispersed, and the sea of ​​clouds opened up.

Chen Shunan seemed to sense something, and suddenly looked up, his eyes wide, straining his eyes and burning with his soul, trying his best to see.

Until his eyes were almost bursting open, his eyes were torn open, and blood and tears almost flowed from them.

He finally saw it.

Amidst the churning sea of ​​clouds, there was a person.

Zhang Xuling.

He uttered only one word.

"rise."

He then raised his hand, spread his five fingers, and pressed down lightly on the iron mine dozens of miles below.

In an instant, a roar like a dragon's cry came from beneath the earth, and a thick [Qi Mother Earth Vein], as thick as a dragon, was forcibly 'squeezed' out from the endless depths!

This ley line, which had been dormant in the depths of the earth, now struggled and writhed like a startled giant python.

Yet they could not escape the five fingers that covered the heavens and the earth.

"Congeal."

In the distance, Wu Wudi flicked his finger, and a point of [Fire Essence Qi] fell into the void, instantly transforming into a vast, crimson net.

Covering the net, the spiritual energy that shares the same origin as the [Fire Essence Qi], along with the mountains and rivers, converges frantically towards the center of the net as if under command.

Thus, the [Qi Mother Earth Vein] and countless [Fire Essence Qi] collided and merged in the air!
Mountains shifted, rivers changed course.

Immediately afterwards, amidst a deafening roar, a massive iron ore vein, stretching for tens of miles and tangible in reality, emerged entirely from the depths of the earth's crust!
It wasn't a brute-force tearing, but rather a kind of leverage, pulling one part and affecting the whole, thus 'fishing out' this iron ore vein.

The ore vein is hundreds of feet above the ground, suspended in the air. The surface rocks peel away in a rustling sound, revealing the original iron essence inside, which is as black as ink but shimmers with countless cold starlight. It is like a sleeping steel dragon exposed to the sunlight.

The "Qi Mother Earth Vein" is the spirit, and the Yuan Iron Ore is the body. Only when the two are combined can the "Qi Mother Yuan Iron Ore" be complete!
"Certainly."

Pan Hu uttered another word and made a long, sweeping gesture towards the mineral vein in the air.

The once massive vein began to shrink and deform rapidly, its outer layer enveloped by Dao patterns, transforming into a stone portal covered with natural cloud patterns.

Inside, countless scenes unfold, seemingly a dream yet real.

Wuqing County, a place where dragons can stir up clouds and rain, where masters fight dragons with blood, and where countless figures struggle amidst the demonic tide and mountains of corpses...

It is a fragment of history from the Wuqing County calamity three hundred years ago, or rather, a memory that Master Tie has never forgotten!
In the blink of an eye, a strand of [Qi Mother Yuan Iron Ore] was refined into a small world containing its own universe and its own laws.

By capturing the earth's veins and subduing the spiritual energy, all the mountains come to pay homage!

Chen Shunan wiped away the bloody tears that had slid down his cheeks, then quickly looked away and lowered his head.

He's a bit silly.

The immortals who cultivate Qi are actually this powerful?
Isn't this just the second Immortal Realm?

If one cultivates two or three more realms, wouldn't one be able to change the world and create the Jambudvipa world?
No, that's not right. With the foundation of martial arts, the immortals of the Holy Dynasty and even this world probably have far more mysterious and terrifying methods than Chen Shunan imagined!
Moreover, each major realm represents a world of difference, like the moon shining brightly and fireflies flickering in the distance, with each realm holding a lofty and unparalleled position.

The difference in strength brought about by different realms can be ten or even a hundred times greater than the difference between different martial arts realms!
【Gathering Qi】Gathering Qi is a skill of immortals in this realm, whose application of various spiritual Qi and Daoist rhythms has exhausted the comprehension of ordinary people.

The scenes from just now were still swirling in Chen Shunan's mind, deeply etched in his memory.

He seemed to understand something, but the more he recalled, the more his head ached as if it were splitting open. The [Misty Sky Net] was also acting on him, trying to make him forget.

Fortunately, he decisively returned to the throne in the divine palace and used his divinity to sweep it away.

Memories are solidified and settled in the heart.

Even the "Misty Sky Net" could not alter his perception.

"Old Chen, what's wrong with you? Why are you having these seizures?"

Lin Shouzhou, who was standing to the side, was startled when he saw Chen Shunan's expression, which was sometimes angry and sometimes happy, twisted and ferocious, with blood and tears still wet on his cheeks.

Zhao Guangxi looked at him with a slightly worried expression.

Not far away, Fifth Master Hong's eyes were gleaming, fearing that something might have happened to Chen Shunan, who, though not yet a close friend, was already a friend of his.

"It's alright, I was just practicing a little too fast."

Chen Shunan remained calm and smiled gently.

The scene of three Qi-gathering immortals seizing the earth's veins and activating the Grandmaster's Manual was so captivating that, apart from Chen Shun'an, no one among the assembled martial artists noticed it.

Even if thunder roars in your ears, you'll treat it like a gentle breeze blowing through the grass and trees, completely unaware.

(End of this chapter)