Zhuge Liang's Journey to Dominate the World: Starting from Another World

The song drifted through the cold air, as if traveling through time and space, bringing Kongming's thoughts back to his familiar hometown.

Upon hearing this, the two Qinglan Sect cultivators exchanged a glance. Although they did not know what Kongming was chanting, they could clearly feel the deep longing and emotion he expressed.

Just as Kongming was deep in thought, a stunningly beautiful woman stood quietly under a plum tree in the courtyard.

She wore a pristine white dress, as flawless as a snowflake, blending seamlessly with the scene before her. Her brows and eyes exuded a cool and aloof air, yet carried a hint of tenderness. A sparkle of surprise and admiration flickered in her eyes.

Then, she waved her hand, dismissing the two Qinglan Sect disciples on duty.

"Junior Brother Zhuge, you have such talent. I didn't expect you to be so young yet so insightful," the woman said softly, her voice as melodious as a clear spring striking a rock.

Kongming was interrupted by the sudden sound. He turned around and saw Su Yao standing under the plum tree, her beauty ethereal and otherworldly, like a fairy in a painting.

He was somewhat surprised, as he had not seen Su Zhuo and his daughter again during the two months he had been under house arrest.

"You flatter me, Fairy Su. My sighs are nothing but the lament of a rustic villager, merely a fleeting feeling stirred by the scenery," Kongming said with a slight smile, bowing slightly.

"Junior Brother Zhuge, you are too modest. Your literary talent is unparalleled in my life." Su Yao smiled gently, as if a spring breeze was caressing her face.

Then, she approached Kongming and asked, "I wonder how Junior Brother Zhuge has been lately?"

"Thank you for remembering me, Fairy. I can eat and sleep well, but I have nothing to do for entertainment." Kongming replied calmly, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Su Yao could easily see the resentment in Kong Ming's heart. She knew better than anyone the purpose of her father's confinement of Kong Ming here.

So she sighed softly and said, "Junior Brother Zhuge, you are just a mortal, and I shouldn't make things difficult for you. But if you know the whereabouts of the Jade Void Seal, please tell me. I would be extremely grateful!"

So that thing is called the Jade Void Seal!

Upon hearing this, Kongming sneered inwardly. Zuo Ci had lost his life for this item and had instructed him not to let anyone else know about it, which showed how secretive it was. If he had really handed it over, he would probably have been silenced the next moment. Zuo Ci probably hadn't even thought of this back then.

If I had known this would happen, I would have run away with the treasure instead of being greedy for some method of seeking immortality and enlightenment.

“You flatter me, Fairy Su. If I knew the whereabouts of such a treasure, why would I be trapped here?”

Kongming appeared calm, as if he truly knew nothing about the Jade Void Seal.

Seeing this, Su Yao couldn't help but doubt her father's judgment. After all, Zhuge Kongming was just a mortal; how could he withstand the pressure of a cultivator? However, her father Su Zhuo's order left her no choice but to obey.

Su Yao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. She sighed, turned around to leave, but then stopped and looked back at Kong Ming.

Finally, he left behind a copy of the Qinglan Sect's introductory cultivation technique, the Qi Refining Chapter, and a book introducing the wonders and anecdotes of this world, the Qinglan Chronicles, before turning and leaving, his figure gradually disappearing on the other side of the plum blossom tree.

Kongming took the two scrolls, his heart filled with turmoil. Although he had been well-versed in literature, it all came from his past life, and his understanding of this world was almost zero. This "Records of Qinglan's Sights and Sounds" was exactly what he needed.

As night fell, he devoted himself entirely to cultivating the Qinglan Technique.

However, to his dismay, the Qinglan Technique was clearly less effective than the Lianshan Method he was familiar with in his previous life. The trace of spiritual power he had painstakingly cultivated was instantly crushed by the Lianshan spiritual power, which undoubtedly confirmed Kongming's judgment.

Man proposes, God disposes. If he had known it would end like this, he would never have come to Qinglan Sect. Now that things have come to this, there's no point in regretting it.

Fortunately, Kongming could now openly cultivate his skills without having to hide them anymore.

Then, he began to circulate the Lianshan Technique. To his dismay, since breaking through to the Qi Refining stage, he discovered that the protective Heavenly Gang within his body was like a net of lightning, entrenched in his eight extraordinary meridians, eroding the spiritual power he had painstakingly cultivated.

This thing is truly domineering! Does it mean that only by completely consuming all remaining forty-eight of them can such a thing be prevented from happening?

Kongming frowned. This protective Heavenly Barrier was his only means of survival in critical moments. Releasing it without reason was tantamount to cutting off his own arm.

He then tried circulating the "Qinglan Technique," attempting to balance the spiritual energy within his body using this related cultivation method, but the effect was not ideal. The protective Heavenly Gang continued to aggressively devour the newly generated spiritual energy, causing Kongming immense headaches.

Since that's the case, why not try refining it!

Kongming's heart stirred. This protective Heavenly Barrier was formed from Zuo Ci's original spiritual power. If he could refine it, he might be able to transform it into his own essential strength.

With this in mind, Kongming took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to attempt to refine the protective Heavenly Qi. He guided it with his mind, trying to bring the protective Heavenly Qi under his control.

However, every time he tried to make contact, he was bounced back by its powerful force, preventing him from getting close. Finally, through repeated attempts, he found a breakthrough.

Time passed slowly, and beads of sweat covered Kongming's forehead. However, he did not give up because of this; instead, he became even more determined to refine the protective Heavenly Barrier.

The protective aura finally began to subside and cease its resistance. Kongming was overjoyed and carefully guided his spiritual power to refine the protective aura little by little.

After being refined, the protective Heavenly Qi transformed into strands of pure magical power, which actually merged with the magical power cultivated by Lian Shan.

This discovery filled Kongming with ecstatic joy. He could clearly feel his magical power increasing rapidly, many times faster than he had achieved through arduous cultivation.

Kongming used his mind to look inside his body, and the forty-eight protective celestial barriers were like towering trees, while his own magical power was like an ant in front of them.

It would be impossible to refine it all in a short time, but Kongming was not in a hurry. Now that he had discovered such a great treasure within his body, his subsequent cultivation would be much more efficient.

Two months later, Kongming refined half of one of the protective protective celestial shields, and his cultivation level soared to the third level of Qi Refining.

This speed is not unpleasant.

Moreover, he discovered that there was actually a hidden minor technique in "Lianshan" that could conceal one's cultivation level. After practicing it repeatedly, he was able to control his cultivation level at around the first level of Qi Refining.

The purpose of doing this is neither to surprise others nor to make one's qualifications appear particularly poor.

Previously, it was unclear whether Su Yao genuinely failed to notice that he had broken through to the Qi Refining stage, or whether she simply hadn't considered it. However, as his cultivation deepened, it became impossible for him to conceal it.

Now that he has this little spell, it's perfect for his current situation...