219: Godly Performance

Dragons have reverse scales; touch them and die.

Whether from the external sight of the naked eye or within spiritual perception, after the golden scales transformed, they completely vanished without a trace. Yet, Qin Chi was certain that this illusory True Dragon had undoubtedly undergone immense changes, different from before.

“Bestowed by the Dragon Girl, the Star God's remains.”

Qin Chi gazed at the illusory True Dragon, his thoughts racing: “These are high-tier items from two worlds, unintentionally merging.”

“This True Dragon—”

“Now, it truly seems to have the potential to grow within this Tianhuang Star, with a chance to become an illusory creature that exclusively occupies a forbidden zone within Tianhuang Star.”

Thoughts churned in his mind.

Before him, the illusory True Dragon stared with its dragon eyes, lowering its head to examine its entire body, seemingly trying to find its changes.

However, its actions yielded no discovery, and its dragon eyes grew increasingly puzzled. Under Qin Chi's gaze, the confusion faded, replaced by a steadily rising, gradually immense battle intent.

Its target was the newly born illusory creatures outside.

Within Tianhuang Star, the origins of illusory creatures varied, and because of this, they would also contend with each other.

“It doesn’t seem very smart.”

“I wonder if it will change after absorbing more Illusory Light.”

Muttering to himself, Qin Chi spoke: “Go.”

At his command.

Like an arrow released from a bowstring, the illusory True Dragon shot forth, directly plunging into the swarm of illusory creatures.

It did not use any special means, but fought with its pure dragon body. As its dragon body danced, a faint glow emanated, appearing extraordinary.

One must know—

The True Dragon's physique itself was incomparable, extremely powerful, and its entire dragon body could be considered a collection of countless treasures!

A joyous dragon roar sounded, and as it charged, its combat power greatly increased. The newly born illusory creatures crumbled at a touch, yielding significant results.

As it continued to battle.

Qin Chi clearly perceived that a portion of the Illusory Light was absorbed into itself, strengthening it. Likewise, another portion of the Illusory Light established a connection with Qin Chi, allowing him to control it.

“My connection with this illusory True Dragon has already surpassed the boundaries within Tianhuang Star,” Qin Chi muttered to himself.

The illusory True Dragon was born because of him and grew under his guidance. Within Tianhuang Star, such an illusory creature could already provide feedback to the person who helped it come into being.

“Perfect.”

“During my Dharma Acting attempts, it will acquire Illusory Light for me.”

With a thought, Qin Chi's spiritual energy fluctuated, issuing a command.

He stood in the courtyard, recalling what was said in that information about controlling Illusory Light. Spiritual power surged forth, using spirit as a guide. Brilliant and shimmering, Illusory Light of various interwoven colors converged, gathering outside the courtyard.

With a single thought.

The courtyard was enveloped by Illusory Light. According to Qin Chi's thoughts, the architectural style rapidly changed. If the courtyard sculpted by Lu Chuyun was modern in style, then now, in its transformation, it became ancient and classical, imbued with antique charm.

This was an extremely peculiar sensation.

Everything moved with his will, as if a construction mode had been directly activated. Illusory Light rippled and flowed, enveloping the outside of the courtyard. Under Qin Chi's control, it also formed a barrier, preventing external disturbances.

He lightly tapped his palm, and a gleam of light swept beneath him, quickly solidifying to form a meditation cushion.

If one were to observe the architectural style here, it bore some resemblance to that within Green Wood Temple. After all, that was a true ancient site that existed during the Immortal Dynasty period, and Qin Chi had indeed modeled this courtyard after its style.

Dragon hunting outside the courtyard.

Cultivation within the courtyard.

Qin Chi sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion, his eyes slightly closed, calming his mind. When he reopened his eyes, his expression had already become serious.

With a thought, an item flew out from within the Spirit Ruins.

That was a golden leaf.

This leaf was forged for Qin Chi by the Sect Master Su's evolved body after Qin Chi participated in the Ancestral Master's Third Game. It carried his memories of dreaming back to ancient times, living lifetime after lifetime, accompanying human sages, and jointly establishing new laws.

These memories were vast and complex, thus they were sealed by special means, to be activated naturally when Qin Chi needed them.

After the golden leaf flew out, it hovered before him. The intricate patterns on its surface were dense and extremely complex; countless Veins extended from each main vein, dazzling the eyes.

His right hand flicked out, fingers together like a sword. After clamping the golden leaf between his fingers, Qin Chi retracted his arm, and this leaf was directly pressed onto his glabella.

The moment of contact, Qin Chi released his hand, and the leaf remained on his glabella, like a fallen leaf dropping into a lake, creating ripples. Within Qin Chi's vision, a magnificent gate slowly opened before him, revealing the dust-sealed ancient memories within.

A path of law creation, fraught with difficulties and dangers, finally completed by generations of talent.

His spirit surged into it, revisiting the ancient path. At the same time, Qin Chi multitasked, using a portion of his spirit to control the Illusory Power and begin his Acting.

Light gathered, as if a flame ignited. From within the blazing fire, a withered, lightning-struck tree was born.

Dao Foundation.

The Dao Foundation expanded, and its interior opened up. The power evolved from Illusory Light surged in, forming the next realm.

Spirit Ruins!

Following that, it was the Cave Heaven!

Within Qin Chi's Spirit Ruins, four Cave Heavens simultaneously stirred. Under Qin Chi's control, the power of the Cave Heavens surged into the Spirit Ruins evolved from Illusory Light. Using it as a foundation, and with the cooperation of Illusory Power, four false Cave Heavens simultaneously rose from the ground, establishing themselves within it.

This was truly a Dharma Acting in its truest sense.

Through this kind of Acting, he could observe and verify his own realm, thereby strengthening himself.

During this process.

A part of Qin Chi's spirit had been continuously browsing the ancient memories, seeking inspiration.

Everything progressed extremely quickly. Before long, within the Acting Spirit Ruins, four towering Cave Heavens rose, standing firm in all directions.

Qin Chi's thoughts stirred slightly. Behind him, the scene of his own Spirit Ruins appeared simultaneously. Comparing the two, a solemn expression rose in his eyes.

No one could know how far a land of illusion, unconstrained by rules, could go.

In Qin Chi's view, the so-called window period was probably deliberately set up by the Federation to increase the secrecy of this place.

Having reached this point in his Acting, Qin Chi did not stop. With a thought, an item was taken out from his storage device.

[law decree star nucleus]

This was one of the rewards Qin Chi obtained in the Miracle Corridor, and he had even listed it as a candidate for a Cave Heaven divine object.

However, due to his experiences in the Spirit Energy World, coupled with his acquisition of the longevity seed, he had better options and temporarily abandoned the idea.

At this moment.

His spirit attached to it. Under Qin Chi's control, the law decree star nucleus fell into the Acting Spirit Ruins, occupying its own space.

The next instant.

Starting from it as a base, under Qin Chi's mental projection, the Illusory Light fluctuated, and a Cave Heaven was outlined.

Qin Chi quietly observed this step.

He did not break the [law decree star nucleus].

He cultivated the Immortal Dynasty True Scripture. The leaf recorded the beginning of ancient methods. Between these, there was also a long span of time, allowing human cultivation methods to become increasingly perfect and complete.

In ancient times, when the Cave Heaven realm was first established, some also used divine objects as a foundation, but they did not break them during the opening. Instead, after forging the Cave Heaven, they assimilated the divine object into the Cave Heaven through subtle influence.

This was a prudent approach. Although it took longer, it was safer.

Later, as human cultivators continuously cultivated, bloodlines were passed down, and favored by heaven and earth, more and more talented individuals with exceptional aptitude emerged. Their own foundations became increasingly solid, and this step was gradually abandoned, improved to be completed directly when establishing the Cave Heaven.

This was also a manifestation of the increasingly extraordinary Great Wilderness human race.

The Cave Heaven was outlined, the Acting before him. Before long, within the Acting Spirit Ruins, a new Cave Heaven stood at the edge.

Without a name bestowed by heaven and earth, from a cultivation perspective, it still lacked the final step.

However, this Cave Heaven had already taken shape.

A faint light flickered in Qin Chi's eyes, and his spiritual perception was fully open for observation.

“It did not cause fluctuations in the Spirit Energy World.”

“It seems that although this law decree star nucleus was born from the Spirit Energy Tide, its connection with the Spirit Energy World is not significant.”

As he continuously observed, Qin Chi pondered, “After the current world was impacted by the Spirit Energy Tide, the ultimate creations, because they came into contact with the primordial power of the universe, were therefore involved in the modification of rules?”

Qin Chi's eyes lowered slightly.

In reality, he very much wanted to use treasures of the star sea to create Cave Heavens.

This would not only increase the connection between the two systems, but most importantly, through the Divine Advent Cave Heaven and the Lei Ze Tribulation Character, he had already confirmed that the world outside the divine cauldron's restriction seemed to still be seeking improvement. Some items from the star sea could serve as catalysts to help that world complete itself.

Performing this act would yield rich rewards.

Because of this.

He took advantage of this opportunity on Tianhuang Star to perform Acting and confirm some things.

With a wave of his hand.

The Acting Spirit Ruins dissipated, and the law decree star nucleus returned, hovering above Qin Chi's palm.

After Qin Chi put it away, his expression grew even more serious.

The initial Acting was merely to confirm some things and to gain familiarity.

And next, was the true purpose of this trip!

The Martial Saint Path!

To organize himself, create the Martial Saint Dharma, and forge the Martial Saint Body.

This was not something that could only be attempted after nine Shedding. Qin Chi could already begin preparations.

He sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion. The Spirit Ruins scene that had already manifested behind him continuously expanded, and the Cave Heavens within were faintly visible, subtly exuding a sense of grandeur, truly revealing their divine splendor.

At the same time.

Primordial power circulated, and a domain manifested. From Qin Chi's body, a subtle sense of transcendence emanated.

That was the manifestation of the essence of life after countless transformations.

In the prime of his life, with all his divine abilities fully displayed, layers of power supported him. Qin Chi did not control the Abyssal Dragon, yet he could still feel his own power.

He slowly exhaled a breath.

The next instant.

Dense, brilliant Illusory Light surged forward. Under Qin Chi's control, it verified itself against him. Opposite him, like a mirror, a transparent figure appeared.

With the Enlightenment Treasure Art assisting, lotuses bloomed in the void within the Cave Heaven.

In Qin Chi's mind, countless complex ideas and thoughts surged forth, showing no sign of depletion. Using the marvel of Tianhuang Star as a medium, he Acting and attempted them one by one.

Splendor continuously bloomed before him, and he completely immersed himself in it.

In the following days, Qin Chi's life became pure.

He ascended the dragon to battle, hunting endless illusory creatures.

He sat quietly in his courtyard, continuously Acting and attempting his own methods.

This was a special planet that could only be entered during the window period. Therefore, to avoid any unexpected events, Qin Chi didn't even try to enter the Great Wilderness from this place. Instead, he focused wholeheartedly on cultivation, seizing every minute and every moment.

Gradually—

He gradually confirmed his preliminary idea.

Cultivator for the internal, martial arts for the external. The path he was to forge, perhaps, could truly be called Immortal Martial.

The Nine Tribulation True Body was continuously displayed and manifested on himself and on his Acting body.

Gradually, it underwent some changes.

With the aid of his supreme comprehension, Qin Chi began to modify this Combat Method. The original version could naturally still be used, but after the modification, the Nine Tribulation True Body became a node. When primordial power was transformed, under Qin Chi's continuous attempts and changes, it no longer transformed into elemental power, but into the power of the Cave Heaven!

Qin Chi's initial idea was very clear.

One tribulation meant one Cave Heaven!

Lei Yu Star.

The Different Space, the resting place of the Star Gods.

At this moment.

Here, a sacred scene unfolded.

Looking out, the majestic body of the Lei Yu Watcher hovered in the air, and at the very top, stood special portals, ancient in appearance, intricately carved, and resembling heavenly gates.

Each heavenly gate was immensely vast, making one feel insignificant.

Some heavenly gates were open, their interiors dazzling with five colors, extraordinarily brilliant.

Within some heavenly gates, the scene of stars was spread throughout, drawing attention.

And within some heavenly gates, no wondrous sights were seen, only a solitary figure.

Furthermore, within some heavenly gates, black and white colors flowed, resembling reincarnation, containing life and death.

And the last heavenly gate.

It stood in the center of the sky, grand and magnificent. Now, under the Lei Yu Watcher's gaze, the heavenly gate opened.

Within, clouds swirled, like a celestial realm. After the heavenly gate opened, brilliant light descended from it, illuminating the Different Space. Where the light converged, a heavenly ladder extended out and fell downwards.

The Lei Yu Watcher quietly watched this scene.

After the heavenly ladder had fully extended downwards, at this moment, his divine body changed. Characters leaped out from it, forming a figure that subtly appeared [humanoid], and landed on the heavenly ladder.

He ascended the ladder step by step.

The heavenly ladder had a hundred steps in total. He walked as if on flat ground. With each step he took, a wondrous scene appeared, precisely the previous realms of the Heavenly Azure Method he had once understood: Dao Foundation, Spirit Ruins, Cave Heaven, and Divine Abilities.

As the wondrous scenes appeared, with his ascent of the heavenly ladder, they seemed to sublimate and undergo a marvelous transformation.

When he reached the upper part of the heavenly ladder, the heavenly gate in the sky became even more resplendent.

Finally.

He reached the summit.

Just then, around the figure ascending the ladder, feathered robes seemed to materialize from the void, draping over his body and merging with him.

“Marvelous.”

In the void, the self-muttering voice of the deity sounded.

With the feathered robes donned, one of the heavenly gates at the very top was the first to change. Its interior, already vibrant with five colors, now saw its light flowing, seemingly ascending another level. At this moment, with the heavenly gate fully open, a subtle and pure power was born from this heavenly gate, surging into the Different Space.

The Lei Yu Watcher watched this scene, muttering to himself.

“It succeeded.”

If Qin Chi were here at this moment, with a slight perception, he would understand what Venerable Observer's “succeeded” meant.

Because the subtle power surging into the Different Space was not appearing from void; it was precisely the spiritual energy of the Great Wilderness!

However.

This was not because the Lei Yu Watcher had broken the barrier between the two worlds, allowing spiritual energy to transfer over. Rather, after reaching a certain level in the cultivation and derivation of the Heavenly Azure Method, the cultivator themselves could generate spiritual energy!

The Spirit Ruins are like heaven and earth; why would one need to draw spiritual energy from the outside world?