Chapter 130 : Five Elements Spirit Body
Chapter 130: Five Elements Spirit Body
“The battle between the Sword God and the Sword Saint!”
Upon hearing this, whether Divine Realm, Profound Realm, or even Qi Realm martial artists, all revealed expressions of anticipation.
“Ten years ago… no! Eight years ago, when the Sword Saint first created the Path of the Sword Heart and fought the Sword God, many people broke through because of it!”
“This battle now will surely shake heaven and earth!”
“In that battle back then, some Qi Realm observers broke into the Profound Realm. This time, it will be even more glorious!”
For a moment, countless people were filled with anticipation, eager and restless.
Battle was itself a manifestation of the Dao—a display and application of one’s martial path.
Not only did those fighting gain deep insight, even observers could draw parallels and benefit.
Especially in clashes of the strong—even the slightest perception could yield great gains.
This was why, whenever the Sword Saint and Sword God—those at the pinnacle of the Sword Dao—fought, countless geniuses and experts would come from all over the world.
Since that battle eight years ago, even Divine Realm experts would not want to miss it.
“The Path of the Sword Heart is indeed astonishing.”
“Indeed. Unfortunately, ten years of tempering a single heart is too arduous. If struck by setbacks, the Sword Heart easily shatters. Otherwise, this path might even have a chance to break through the Divine Realm!”
“I wonder what this battle will look like!”
Several Divine Realm consciousnesses collided in the void, sighing with emotion.
Eight years ago, both the Sword God and Sword Saint were in the Qi Realm. That battle had few spectators, yet it was passed down as something almost mythical.
Several Qi Realm experts had broken into the Profound Realm just by watching.
Now both were Profound Realm Grandmasters—what this battle would become was hard to predict.
The Path of the Sword Heart resided entirely within the heart. Once one’s mental state was tempered to the required level, breakthroughs came as easily as eating and drinking.
During battle, even the slightest revelation of that mental state could spread outward, influencing others.
It was an excellent opportunity for those stuck at the final threshold to gain enlightenment and break through.
Or for those trapped at the gates of the Profound Realm or Divine Realm.
At that level, what was needed was no longer accumulation of True Qi, but insight and awakening of the mind.
And the Path of the Sword Heart, in battle, often allowed others to draw parallels and gain understanding.
Of course, this also depended on one’s comprehension and accumulation.
“Tomorrow at noon…”
“Soon! Soon!”
Some Profound Realm Perfection experts were equally filled with anticipation.
In martial cultivation, the Initial Realm tempered the body, the Qi Realm refined Qi, and the Profound Realm refined the spirit.
For Profound Realm martial artists, sometimes a single realization, the resolution of a mental knot, or even a spiritual cleansing could cause their spirit to surge.
To break into the Divine Realm, one needed an immensely powerful spirit, uniting essence, energy, and spirit with the momentum of heaven and earth.
Using that momentum, one nurtured a divine ability seed.
Once the seed formed, it fused with the body, breaking the limits of lifespan—that was the Divine Realm.
The divine ability seed would then continuously absorb bodily and spiritual power, eventually transforming into a martial divine ability.
Every movement would carry the might of heaven and earth.
This was why Divine Realm experts were so powerful.
Divine abilities were far beyond Intent or the momentum of heaven and earth—they touched upon the profound laws of the world.
Divine Realm experts could kill Profound Realm experts with a flick of a finger because of these divine abilities.
Unfortunately, this step was like a heavenly chasm. Many Profound Realm Grandmasters, without opportunity, would be trapped here for life.
This was why Divine Realm experts were so rare.
“Is the battle between the Sword Saint and Sword God truly as miraculous as the rumors say?”
“Compared to the Pure Yin Body… it’s far inferior!”
Yu Taiyan felt some shock as well, but said nothing. After glancing at the destroyed palace, he turned and entered deep into the palace.
Night had fallen. Within the palace—
Yu Taiyan arrived before a sealed hall and immediately knelt.
“Ancestor!”
His voice carried unease.
This ancestor was the founding emperor of Great Yu, having lived nearly four hundred years.
Several emperors had come and gone, yet he still remained.
He was also the only Divine Realm expert within the imperial family—the pillar stabilizing the nation.
“What is it?”
An aged voice sounded within Yu Taiyan’s mind.
Yu Taiyan immediately kowtowed, even more respectful.
This was the highest form of respect among the Human Race—reserved for heaven and earth, parents, teachers, and ancestors.
Before anyone else—even an emperor—only a bow was required.
“Please, Ancestor, take action and seize the Pure Yin Body. It can open another four hundred years of prosperity for Great Yu!”
Yu Taiyan spoke, his tone excited.
Divine Realm experts were called pillars of national destiny for a reason.
One Divine Realm expert could ensure four hundred years of stability.
If he could use the Pure Yin Body to reach the Divine Realm, he could rival the Dragon Emperor of the previous dynasty.
Perhaps even expand territory for the Human Race.
Land was the foundation of human survival.
More resources meant more population, making the dynasty stronger.
At that time, he would be the strongest emperor of the Human Race, able to decide all matters with a single word—never again suffering humiliation like today.
As Emperor, he had been powerless against the Sword God and Sword Saint.
Even worse, he had bowed to a woman.
All because he was not strong enough.
If he were in the Divine Realm, who would dare object?
If he desired a woman, countless people would rush to offer her to his harem without him even speaking.
Inside the hall—
An old man with white hair and beard sat, his face withered.
Before him stood two illusory figures.
They were incarnations of Divine Realm consciousness.
Divine Realm experts, whose essence, energy, and spirit merged with the momentum of heaven and earth, could form incarnations from a single thought.
If enough power was infused, such an incarnation could possess half their strength.
Like a clone.
But the more power it held, the greater the backlash if destroyed—even causing the main body to fall into slumber.
Thus, Divine Realm experts rarely created such clones, usually only forming faint incarnations.
“These cannot be touched. A Pure Yin Body may not be rare, and innate sword bones are not uncommon.”
“But a Pure Yin Body, innate sword bones, a sword body, and an immaculate physique all in one—this is a once-in-ten-thousand-years rarity.”
“Her mindset, comprehension, and talent are all top-tier. She may open a new path.”
“You rely entirely on medicinal treasures to extend your life. Without risking everything, you likely cannot defeat the Sword God and Sword Saint.”
“If you act, the imperial family may truly be bathed in blood—your lineage exterminated.”
The two incarnations spoke.
The ancestor of the Yu family remained silent for a moment before nodding slightly.
“How could the events outside escape his awareness?”
After a moment, he transmitted his voice:
“I cannot help you.”
“If you can win her heart, no one will stop you.”
“But if not, do not force it.”
“Otherwise, disaster will follow.”
Hearing this, Yu Taiyan stiffened, disbelief filling his eyes.
“That was a Pure Yin Body! With dual cultivation for over a decade, even with his talent, he could reach the Divine Realm!”
Yet the ancestor refused.
“Ancestor, I guarantee that with the Pure Yin Body, I can reach the Divine Realm and bring four hundred years of prosperity!”
“This concerns the dynasty’s inheritance—please reconsider!”
“As long as you speak, who would dare oppose?”
“If she resists, we can cripple her cultivation—she will not be a threat!”
“And once she bears children for the imperial family, even if unwilling, she will accept her fate!”
“With her talent, the Yu bloodline will only grow stronger!”
Yu Taiyan spoke urgently—this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He could not understand the refusal.
“No more!”
The ancestor rebuked, “You should understand—the great trend of the world is decided by Divine Realm experts.”
“Breaking into the Divine Realm is not so simple.”
“When you place your hopes on a woman, you will never reach it.”
“Do not worry. As long as a Divine Realm exists, even a pig on the throne can keep the world at peace!”
“However, this world does not belong solely to the Yu family. After protecting your line for four hundred years, our karma is settled.”
“What comes next is left to fate.”
The Pure Yin Body could nourish and extend life, but it could not defy fate.
Without a path forward, even ten such bodies would not allow a breakthrough.
At most, they offered fleeting pleasure.
“Leave.”
Hearing this, Yu Taiyan stood in a daze.
He rose stiffly and walked away, his mind echoing with one sentence—
“As long as the Divine Realm exists, even a pig on the throne can keep the world at peace.”
“Then what were my twenty years of effort worth?”
“Four hundred years of prosperity repaid… why?”
“Aren’t you the ancestor of the Yu family?”
His beliefs seemed to collapse.
He had struggled for the throne, endured countless hardships, governed the nation, resisted demons, strengthened the Demon Suppression Division—
All for the imperial family.
Yet to the ancestor, it was meaningless.
“Hahaha…”
Yu Taiyan laughed bitterly, utterly despondent.
Everything he had done—less than a pig?
Absurd!
“The Divine Realm…”
“The will of the Divine Realm is the true Heaven of this world!”
His heart burned with unwillingness.
Yet he understood—ambition, power, even the throne—meant nothing before the Divine Realm.
“Not becoming Divine Realm… means being an ant!”
“I must reach the Divine Realm—at any cost!”
Within the palace, everything unfolded unseen by Li Yunqing.
At this moment, she had stepped down from the arena, leaning on Xiaolan’s shoulder, resting with her eyes closed.
Three days of continuous battles—especially that final strike—had drained her greatly.
Her Immortal-Martial Power was nearly exhausted.
If not for her three dantians maintaining balance, with magical power and True Qi replenishing her, and the upcoming battle between the Sword God and Sword Saint—
she would have long returned to rest.
Now, her consciousness turned to the panel.
“Frost Sword Intent: Major Completion (26% → 33%)”
“Five Elements True Intent: Minor Completion (87% → 95%)”
“Pure Yin True Intent: Initiated (6% → 12%)”
“Yin Spirit: Major Completion (35% → 38%)”
“Five Elements Secret Manual (Minor Completion 997/1000)”
“The gains from this battle… are quite good.”
“And the Five Elements Secret Manual—just circulating it occasionally, and it’s already near mastery?”
As she looked at the panel, she instinctively circulated the Five Elements Secret Manual.
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered above her head.
Flowing in five colors, it naturally transformed into wood-attribute magical power, merging into the Medicine King Scripture.
Her early-stage Foundation Establishment magical power began to grow slowly.
“My magical power is already nearing mid-stage Foundation Establishment!”
Li Yunqing was surprised—she had only broken through half a month ago.
At this rate, forming a Golden Core might not be far.
Moments later, a line of text appeared:
“Five Elements Secret Manual EXP +3.”
“Five Elements Secret Manual (Mastery 0/3000)”
“Five Elements Secret Manual has reached Mastery. Trait derived: Five Elements Spirit Body.”