chsdbacks Chapter 299 The Emperor's Scheme: Opening the Heavenly Tomb with One Hand!
Chapter 299 The Emperor's Scheme: Opening the Heavenly Tomb with One Hand!
Chapter 299 The Emperor's Scheme: Opening the Heavenly Tomb with One Hand!
"Nine Yang Divine Mushroom —"
"The indestructible remains of the Great Sun —"
"The Jade Slip of Inheritance —"
Lu Yu stared at the three options that appeared before him, his fingertips lightly tapping his knee as he fell into deep thought.
As one of the three main ingredients of the Great Sun Undying Body, the Nine Yang Divine Mushroom contains divine fire and is a spiritual object of heaven and earth comparable to a strange fire.
It was precisely with the aid of this item that the Nine Yang Divine Power could be catalyzed during the cultivation of the Great Sun Undying Body. In the vast world, this was indeed a treasure that even supreme powerhouses would covet.
"However, for my current level, it's somewhat insufficient—"
Lu Yu shook his head slightly, ruling out this option.
Immediately, his gaze fell on the option of the remains of the Great Sun Undying Body, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.
This remains of the Great Sun's Undying Body contain the immortal essence that Garuda accumulated through a lifetime of arduous cultivation. As a holy son nurtured by the Holy Demon Palace, Garuda possesses top-tier talent and resources, and has already reached the Great Perfection of the Ninth Rank.
The essence of immortality is a versatile and universally applicable substance.
He clearly remembered that in later generations, Mu Chen relied on the immortal origin accumulated in the Eternal Tower for tens of thousands of years to not only break through from the Spiritual Grade Heavenly Supreme to the Immortal Grade, but also to forge a Saint Grade physical body.
It can be said that this immortal origin can not only promote the continuous strengthening of the immortal golden body, but also improve cultivation and temper the physical body.
If fully absorbed, the immortal essence left behind by a ninth-grade Great Perfection expert would be enough to allow him to break through to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, and even cultivate the Thunder Emperor's Undying Body to its perfect state.
A burning desire flashed in Lu Yu's eyes, before he turned his gaze to the third option.
"The legacy of the immortal golden body, the thirty-six swords of the green robe, the Heavenly Emperor's Sword Technique, and the transformation of one breath into three pure ones—"
He murmured the names of these traditions, lost in deep thought.
He now possesses three top-tier Dharma Body inheritances: the Great Sun Undying Body inheritance from the Immortal Emperor, the War Emperor Dharma Body obtained from the Western Heaven War Palace, and the Sword Sun Undying Body personally deduced by the Green-Robed Sword Saint.
Each Dharma Body contains immense power, but the materials needed to cultivate these Dharma Bodies are extremely rare. Given his current situation on the Dou Qi Continent, the only way for him to gather these rare and precious materials is through a simulator.
Rather than cultivating the Dharma body ahead of time, it is better to choose a spiritual object that can directly enhance one's cultivation level.
After all, the power of a newly formed Dharma body is limited and far less important than a real improvement in one's realm.
It is precisely for this reason that he has been slow to choose the Dharmakaya he wants to cultivate.
If one cultivates the Great Sun Undying Body, and this simulation yields the Immortal Golden Body inheritance, then one only needs to make another trip to the Maha Ancient Clan to attempt to master one of the five primordial Dharma Bodies, the Eternal Immortal Body.
"The Immortal Golden Body inheritance is good, and the Immortal Origin is also good. As for the peerless divine power One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, and the sword techniques of the other two Saint-grade masters, they are too far beyond my reach."
Lu Yu frowned and pondered. He clearly remembered that in the cultivation system of the Great Thousand World, supernatural powers usually required a cultivation level of Earthly Sovereign to be perfectly executed.
When a supreme earthly expert reshapes their physical body, every inch of their flesh and blood is comparable to a supreme ocean. Only such vast spiritual power can support the consumption of supernatural abilities.
At his current level, even if he obtained a peerless divine power like One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, he would find it difficult to unleash its true power. On the contrary, those rare and precious materials that can directly enhance cultivation are more helpful in the current situation.
With this in mind, his gaze returned to the remains of the Great Sun Undying Body. The immortal essence contained within these remains might be the most practical choice at present.
"In that case, let's choose the Immortal Origin and attempt to break through to the Dou Di realm!"
A glint flashed in Lu Yu's eyes, and he had already made up his mind. He had not forgotten that he still had a Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Pill, which was personally refined by the Yan Emperor. This pill contained the power of Nirvana, which could help reshape his physical body and prepare him for breaking through to the Earthly Supreme Realm.
The Immortal Origin and the Heavenly Phoenix Nirvana Pill complement each other, one providing a continuous source of energy, the other reshaping the foundation of the physical body. If used properly, it should be possible to attempt to break through to the Dou Di realm.
Moreover, with his eight divine veins, what difficulty would it be for him to break through to the Dou Di realm?
With sufficient resources accumulated, a breakthrough is only a matter of time.
With that thought in mind, he no longer hesitated and his mind made a move.
A flash of golden light appeared, and a dusty gray stone sculpture appeared in his hand. The sculpture seemed simple and unadorned, yet it faintly emanated a chilling energy fluctuation.
Lu Yu gazed at the stone carving in his hand, clearly sensing the immense energy contained within its sealed immortal essence. This energy was pure and ancient, far surpassing ordinary rare and precious materials.
He carefully probed the stone carving with his soul power and saw a golden ocean slowly flowing inside. Every drop of liquid exuded an immortal and indestructible charm, which was the essence of Garuda's lifelong cultivation.
"The selection process for an immortal body is truly cruel—"
Lu Yu sighed softly. Back then, the Immortal Emperor spread the cultivation method of the Great Sun Undying Body throughout the world, and countless geniuses in the Great Thousand Worlds chose this path. Among them were peerless geniuses from Saint-grade forces, and even top experts who cultivated to the Immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign.
Yet, there is only one immortal body. These exceptionally talented individuals ultimately became stepping stones for others to reach the summit. Garuda was merely the most insignificant one on this bloody path.
Not long after, inside the Ancient Realm Hall, "What? Young friend, you're going into seclusion to attempt to break through to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm?"
Gu Yuan, Lei Ying, and Yan Jin were all taken aback upon hearing this, exchanging bewildered glances. This cultivation speed was truly astonishing; even with their extensive experience, they couldn't help but feel shocked.
Lu Yu nodded without changing his expression. He knew in his heart that it would be too shocking to directly say that he wanted to break through to the Dou Di realm.
Regardless of whether people can believe it, the mere fact that this news has spread is enough to cause a huge uproar throughout the Central Continent. In comparison, saying that he is trying to break through to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, while equally shocking, is still within the realm that most people can understand.
Gu Yuan was the first to come to his senses, stroking his beard and pondering, "If one is to go into seclusion, the Heavenly Tomb is an excellent choice."
Lei Ying's eyes gleamed: "Five days inside the Heavenly Tomb is equivalent to only one day outside, which is indeed the most suitable time for a breakthrough."
"The Heavenly Tomb of the Ancient Clan —"
Yan Jin looked at Gu Yuan thoughtfully and nodded, saying, "If the three of us work together, it shouldn't be difficult to open it ahead of schedule."
Gu Yuan nodded in understanding, then turned to Lu Yu and explained, "My dear son-in-law, you may not know, but the Heavenly Tomb was built by the ancient Dou Di and buried countless ancient powerhouses. Although their souls have long since vanished, due to the special rules of the Heavenly Tomb, their energy in life has been transformed into their former forms."
"These energy beings not only possess extremely strong offensive capabilities, but also retain the memories of their combat skills from their previous lives, making them a unique type of being. Defeating them will condense them into energy cores, which are of great benefit to cultivation—"
Lei Ying continued, "Besides, the energy in the Heavenly Tomb is extremely abundant, making it perfect for a breakthrough."
He suddenly laughed and said, "Since we're going to open the Heavenly Tomb anyway, why not let the younger generation go in and train? Young people can look after each other and perhaps they can all gain something."
After saying that, Lei Ying looked at Gu Yuan and asked for his opinion.
Gu Yuan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then let the younger generation go in. With Lu Yu in charge, there shouldn't be any trouble."
He turned to Lu Yu, his tone gentle: "What do you think, my dear son-in-law? It's alright if you're going into seclusion alone."
Lu Yu pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "This time, my seclusion has caused too much disturbance, which may affect the cultivation of others. Moreover, the energy fluctuations generated when I attempt to break through to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm are actually dangerous for those who have not yet reached that level."
"Why not let them enter and train after the younger generation has broken through?"
He claims to be breaking through to the Nine Stars, but in reality, he's breaking through to the Dou Di realm. If he doesn't control his strength well during the breakthrough and accidentally leaks his pressure, those Dou Zong and Dou Zun geniuses might die on the spot.
That wouldn't look good.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan exchanged a glance with Lei Ying and Yan Jin, and all three showed expressions of understanding.
Lei Ying clapped his hands and laughed, "Young friend Lu is indeed very thoughtful. In that case, let's do as you say."
A few days later, "Hmm—"
As morning light filtered through the bamboo curtains, Lu Yu slowly awoke, gently removing Xun'er's arm from his chest and carefully tidying the blankets for Cai Lin beside him. Gazing at the four beauties still sleeping peacefully on the bed, a tender look appeared in his eyes.
After quietly rising, he instructed the maids to prepare breakfast. Once the four women had woken up, he said gently, "From today onwards, I will be in seclusion for a period of time."
Xun'er immediately sat up straight with concern: "How long will it take this time, Brother Yu?"
"It could take anywhere from a few months to half a year."
Lu Yu nodded calmly and explained, "However, my father-in-law plans for me to go into seclusion in the Heavenly Tomb, where time flows differently from the outside world. If all goes well, I should be able to emerge from seclusion in a month at most outside."
He paused, then solemnly instructed, "This seclusion is of utmost importance, and I will not be in contact with you during this period."
Cai Lin keenly sensed something and frowned, asking, "Are you trying to break through to the ninth star?"
Lu Yu nodded slightly and said, "Not bad."
The Little Fairy Doctor gently advised, "Be careful in everything you do."
Zi Yan pouted and said coquettishly, "Then you'd better come out quickly."
Looking at their concerned gazes, Lu Yu felt a warm glow in his heart. He nodded gently, walked over to them one by one, and embraced them in his arms.
Having done all this, he no longer hesitated, turned around and stepped out of the bamboo house.
Not long after, deep within the Ancient Sacred Mountains.
Lu Yu arrived on air and stopped amidst a cluster of precipitous mountains shrouded in mist. Gu Yuan, Lei Ying, and Yan Jin were already waiting there, their bodies faintly radiating battle aura.
"Is this where the Heavenly Tomb is located?"
Lu Yu looked at the seemingly calm void before him with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
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Gu Yuan stroked his beard and smiled, "Exactly. This place is sealed with an ancient spatial seal, which is difficult to open using ordinary means."
Lei Ying laughed loudly, "However, with Brother Gu Yuan here, opening this Heavenly Tomb is not difficult."
Yan Jin nodded in agreement: "That's right. In fact, with the strength of the ancient patriarch, he is capable of tearing open the Heavenly Tomb by himself. However, it would be safer if the two of us joined him."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's eyes flashed with interest: "In that case, why don't we let the junior give it a try first?"
Before the three could respond, he raised his hand and waved it lightly. A gentle golden light flowed from his palm, seemingly casual, yet it caused ripples to spread throughout the void.
"Snapped!"
With a single slap, a deafening roar erupted, instantly tearing apart the void.
A massive spatial rift, thousands of feet long, stretched out from the sky. In the center of the rift, a ball of silver light slowly emerged and gradually condensed into a spatial gate hundreds of feet long.
The composed expressions of Gu Yuan and the other two instantly froze. Lei Ying gasped, and the flames dancing in Yan Jin's palm seemed to freeze as well.
The three looked at each other in silence, each seeing an unbelievable shock in the other's eyes.
Lu Yu nodded slightly to the three of them: "This junior will go in now."
Before he finished speaking, his figure transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the spatial gate. Only after that figure completely vanished into the silver light did Gu Yuan let out a long sigh, gazing at the slowly closing spatial gate and muttering, "It seems that I am indeed getting old—"
The land of the Heavenly Tomb was shrouded in a heavy mist.
As far as the eye can see, there is only a hazy mist, with the occasional eerie firelight flickering in the distant sky, only to vanish in an instant.
A deathly silence enveloped this unfamiliar land, as if even time itself had frozen.
"laugh----"
The silence was broken, the space slightly distorted, and a figure stepped out calmly. Lu Yu reached out and lightly touched the mist in front of him, and was slightly surprised to find that this misty gas contained extremely pure energy of heaven and earth, its purity far exceeding that of the outside world.
"My father-in-law said the Heavenly Tomb has three layers —"
After a brief assessment, he said, "Let's go straight to the third floor."
With light footsteps, the sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes singing rang out, and the figure vanished from the spot. Only a faint ripple of mist remained, proving that someone had just been there.
A few breaths later, the entrance to the third level of the Heavenly Tomb appeared.
A massive energy barrier descended from the sky, like a towering wall blocking the way. This was the barrier protecting the third level.
"Snap!"
Suddenly, a human-shaped gap appeared in the crystal wall. Lu Yu was about to step in when he let out a soft "hmm" and turned around.
At the edge of the crack he had created, countless tiny, snow-white creatures were writhing frantically. They were as small as dust, but their numbers were endless, surging out from the depths of the crystal wall like a tide.
These snow-white creatures secrete a crystalline mucus that covers the damaged barrier surface. The mucus solidifies upon contact with the wind, and at a speed visible to the naked eye, it reforms into a layer of energy crystals.
"So it was an ancient worm-eating insect—"
A smile flashed in Lu Yu's eyes, and he said with satisfaction, "Perfect, I'll catch it and make it a pet for Qing Lin."
Before the words were even finished, the swarm of insects seemed to sense the danger and suddenly surged forward! Billions of snow-white insects converged into a colossal wave, rushing towards us with a ferocious aura that seemed capable of devouring the heavens and earth. The energy of the entire space boiled and surged wildly at that moment.
Lu Yu remained calm and composed. With a flick of his sleeve, a pitch-black pagoda appeared leisurely. Faced with the surging swarm of insects, the pagoda only trembled slightly, and an immense suction force suddenly erupted.
"Buzz—"
An invisible force of devouring swept across the area, and the raging swarm of insects, like rivers flowing into the sea, all disappeared into the tower.
In the blink of an eye, the swarm of insects had vanished without a trace, leaving only the pagoda slowly rotating in the palm of the hand, with the snow-white insects swimming docilely inside.
"They're some pretty good little guys."
Lu Yu sensed the pure energy fluctuations within the tower and nodded in satisfaction. These ancient alien insects, capable of devouring everything and transforming it into pure energy, should greatly benefit Qing Lin's cultivation.
"They're gone—"
As soon as he finished speaking, he took a step forward and entered the third floor.
Meanwhile, at the deepest part of the Heavenly Tomb.
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An ancient stone tablet stood silently, its surface marked by the passage of time. Just as Lu Yu stepped onto the third level, the man in the blue robe sitting cross-legged before the stone tablet slowly opened his eyes.
His deep eyes seemed to hold the movement of stars as he looked up into the void, a faint smile playing on his lips: "An interesting little fellow—"