86: Tiancang Four Realms

On the sky screen, golden text flickered.

Qin Jin read the text carefully, and the relevant information entered his mind. After thoroughly reviewing it with his mental power, he shifted his attention to another piece of text.

[Spirit Void Realm]

Within the space of this tiancang jade pendant, there were a total of four pieces of text, complex in content, which, after being deciphered by Qin Jin, were all reflected in his mind.

[Cave Heaven Realm]

[Divine Ability Realm]

Forge a Dao Foundation, open a Spiritual Ruins, establish a Cave Heaven, and nurture Divine Abilities!

This was the truth of the sky screen text.

From front to back, these four realms were not an exposition of a cultivation technique, but a record of a complete cultivation system. Its content was closest to the original intention of this cultivation system's creation, and it was itself a primitive cultivation method.

“Is this the cultivation method of the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty?”

Qin Jin savored the different realm information in his mind, muttering, “This is not merely text written on paper; it contains the true essence of cultivation, allowing future generations to fully familiarize themselves with this cultivation system.”

“The regrettable thing is,”

“that woman did not finish writing this system.”

Before the image shattered, a cry echoed within it, interrupting the woman's actions and preventing her from fully completing this inheritance, which could be called a true cultivation explanation.

“The first four realms of cultivation from a Immortal Dynasty are already of immeasurable value.”

As the thought flashed through his mind, Qin Jin's mental power lingered in the tiancang jade pendant's space for a while. After confirming there were no other changes, his mental power withdrew.

Inside the cockpit, Qin Jin opened his eyes.

His gaze fell on the small tiancang jade pendant in the mecha's palm. Qin Jin's thoughts stirred slightly, and a glow flickered across the jade pendant's surface. The mecha's built-in transmission function activated, and it was brought into the cabin, landing in Qin Jin's hand.

The tiancang jade pendant emitted a faint warmth.

The moment it landed in his hand, Qin Jin clearly perceived a warm, moist sensation. Holding it, his physique, life energy, and spirit all felt comfortable.

Without a doubt.

Aside from the information recorded within, the tiancang jade pendant itself could be considered a treasure.

The woman in the image referred to someone as 'Imperial Brother,' implying she was likely a princess of the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty, a figure who could be called a “Great Power” in novels and biographies, extraordinary.

Thoughts churned.

azure lightning dark halberd turned around.

Behind him.

Ding Yang saw that Lord Sacrificial Spirit had remained in place and had not come to disturb him.

Now, seeing Lord Sacrificial Spirit make a move, he immediately approached quickly.

“Lord Sacrificial Spirit.”

After getting closer, he spoke.

“Ding Yang.”

Qin Jin's voice sounded, “The matter here is concluded. You may return to the tribe to guard it.”

“Next, I will be traveling for a period of time.”

In terms of combat power, Ding Yang, who possessed special talent and had gained an opportunity here, could be considered the strongest among the current Sacrificial Fire Tribe members.

Hearing this, Ding Yang was a little puzzled but nodded, “I understand.”

After responding, he hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, “Lord Sacrificial Spirit, what did you discover?”

Qin Jin looked up at the sky, and azure lightning dark halberd moved with him. His voice was long and drawn out.

“I saw a segment of ancient history in the Great Wilderness that has been sealed for countless ages.”

Ding Yang did not linger.

He had stayed here precisely to await Lord Sacrificial Spirit’s arrival. Now that the barrier was broken, and the situation inside was revealed and resolved, he returned to the tribe according to Qin Jin’s instructions.

Next.

During Qin Jin's journey, he would guard the tribe, serving as a guarantee of combat power and teaching the young ones in the tribe.

In this bamboo forest secret realm, only azure lightning dark halberd remained.

Qin Jin piloted the mecha and thoroughly explored this area.

He found traces of array formations, but the materials and specific methods had completely decayed, like the bamboo forest itself, making it impossible to obtain any useful information from them.

In the entire area, only the tiancang jade pendant remained, perhaps due to some method employed by that woman, preserving it to this day.

He withdrew his gaze from the newly acquired professional information and looked back at the tiancang jade pendant in his palm.

“Dao Foundation Realm.”

“According to the information contained within the text, practitioners of the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty begin to temper their physiques and refine their qi and blood in their youth.”

“After making ample preparations, they use their own bodies as a furnace and precious treasures as fuel, igniting the fire to forge a Dao Foundation in their dantian.”

“This is the origin of their cultivation.”

“Subsequently, all advancements are built upon the Dao Foundation, progressing step by step.”

The information he reviewed in his mind flowed: “So-called precious treasures can be regarded as heavenly materials and earthly treasures, ranging from divine wood, phoenix feathers, and dragon blood at the highest level, to exotic beast bones, spiritual herbs, and so on at the lowest. As long as the practitioner’s physique can bear the power they unleash, they can be used as fuel to forge a stronger Dao Foundation.”

“The Dao Foundation will continuously transform as the practitioner grows and breaks through realms, but if the precious treasures used during the initial forging surpass others and are successfully forged, then the benefits are naturally endless.”

Qin Jin exhaled a long breath.

“A very marvelous cultivation system, completely different from the Martial Artist system in the Star Sea.”

“This should be a change brought about by world differences.”

“Within the Great Wilderness, traces of divine birds can still be seen, and some places also grow heavenly materials and earthly treasures. In the ancient years, during the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty period, it must have been extremely prosperous, and abundant cultivation resources ultimately forged such a cultivation path.”

“Using external treasures as fuel to enhance oneself.”

“Next, my journey will have quite a few more tasks.”

A cultivation method left behind by a Immortal Dynasty, even if only the first four realms, would undoubtedly bring him astonishing improvements.

The moment he understood the true meaning of the text, Qin Jin had already made up his mind.

Cultivate!

He naturally wouldn't miss out on this system.

“If I successfully traverse this path, those with outstanding talent within the Si Huo Tribe can also be allowed to embark on this path, cultivating both to enhance their combat power.”

“Little ones like Shi Cang no longer need to wait until their bone age is sufficient.”

Thoughts turned, and Qin Jin considered more.

“Using precious treasures as fuel.”

“If I am to embark on this cultivation path and attempt to forge a Dao Foundation, what should I use as fuel?”

He thought of the Three-Headed Strange Python, then the mountain and river fragments, looked at the tiancang jade pendant in his hand, and finally ruled them out one by one.

The Three-Headed Strange Python's most valuable core was taken by that mountain god. The remaining body parts were not bad, but since Qin Jin wanted to embark on this path, he naturally had some aspirations.

“Although the mountain and river fragments are usually dormant, just looking at the strange scenery within their space, if the power contained within them were to erupt, I definitely wouldn't be able to bear it. Moreover, this fragment involves a great secret, and perhaps in the future, other fragments can be found and assembled.”

“This tiancang jade pendant.”

“It has been able to preserve its inheritance to this day, making it worthy of being called a treasure of inheritance. Wearing it itself has a warming effect, so using it as fuel is not very suitable.”

“This is my witness to other cultivation systems, and it also has commemorative significance.”

As his thoughts flowed, Qin Jin's gaze narrowed, and he raised his hand, looking at the back of it.

His thoughts stirred slightly.

The character [Lei] slowly appeared.

This was the divine favor power from the Lei Yu Watcher, from the Star God!

That Martial God Su, with the Star God's consent and cooperation, had temporarily blocked the Star God's connection with him.

However, the blocking was not a disconnection; the divine favor had always been in effect.

“Perhaps—”

“I can try it?”

The collision of different cultivation systems was full of sparks and naturally required continuous experimentation. Qin Jin had a bold idea. He piloted azure lightning dark halberd, stepping out of this secret place.

Outside.

As the barrier shattered and everything inside decayed, most of the constantly burning flames on the ground had extinguished, leaving only scattered patches, but they also seemed unable to last much longer.

azure lightning dark halberd advanced, exited the dense forest, and left the area.

Before his departure, he had already arranged everything. He did not return to the Si Huo Tribe but instead headed deep into the Great Wilderness.

The direction Qin Jin was heading.

It was precisely the direction the Horse-bodied Human-faced God, whom he had seen with his own eyes a long time ago, had last disappeared towards.

Qin Jin was not sure if the other party had changed direction after disappearing, but since he was preparing for a long journey of exploration, he naturally needed a goal.

Thus, he determined the direction.

After all, for Qin Jin, every direction led to an unknown place.

azure lightning dark halberd moved forward in the night.

The mecha was set for directional navigation, and Qin Jin held the tiancang jade pendant, his chest rising and falling as he continuously operated his Breathing Method, silently enhancing his life energy.

“Once I reach the academy, I’ll be able to access more advanced Breathing Methods. Then, through continuous learning, I can fuse and modify them until I establish a Martial Artist Breathing Method most suitable for myself, just like high-realm Martial Artists.”

“Even if I embark on the cultivation path of the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty, I cannot abandon the martial way.”

Qin Chi's Ideas was clear.

What he had obtained was currently only the first four realms.

Moreover, he would ultimately live and grow within the Starfire Federation. His identity as a Martial Artist was the best disguise, the power he could display, and could not be abandoned.

“According to the information contained in the subsequent realms, this cultivation path requires the use of spiritual energy from heaven and earth.”

“Under this premise, it is destined to be unsuitable for promotion in the Star Sea, which lacks spiritual energy.”

“However—”

“If, one day in the future, I can make a name for myself on this cultivation path and have enough strength and status to support me in the Starfire Federation, I might not be averse to delving into it and making it a completely new evolutionary path.”

Qin Jin's impression of the Starfire Federation was not bad; in fact, it could be called very good.

The series of overt and covert plans inside and outside the Mining Star, coupled with the final result of slaying the gods, left a profound impression on him.

The concept of 'passing on the torch' emphasized by the senior Martial Artists benefited him greatly.

If this positive impression continues, when he has the opportunity to become a pillar of the Starfire Federation, he wouldn't mind making the Starfire Federation even more prosperous and greater.

Of course, these were still just naive thoughts in his mind.

Currently, he was focused on himself, a climber still in the process of ascending, climbing higher step by step, heading towards the summit.

As he traveled.

He sensed something, and azure lightning dark halberd raised its head, looking towards the east.

There.

Two great suns intertwined, one rising, one falling, slowly ascending in the far east. After their forms were fully revealed, they calmed down, separated, and then moved side by side.

It was dawn.

Qin Chi looked at the sky.

“The power of a mythical creature like the Great Sun Golden Crow should be far more than this. The temperature in the Great Wilderness shouldn’t be like this.”

“Either they have voluntarily reined in their power, or—there’s a barrier above the sky, similar to that bamboo forest secret realm, obstructing it.”

“They rise in the east and set in the west every day, which makes it seem like they’re performing a task.”

Thoughts flickered, and the cockpit door opened. Qin Jin exited the mecha, landed on the ground, and stored it away.

Then.

He vanished from his original spot.

Inside the villa.

It was just before dawn.

Front yard.

The Saber-toothed tiger lay in its “big house,” sleeping soundly. Hearing the sound of the door opening, its eyes struggled to open a tiny slit. Seeing that it was Qin Jin stepping out, its eyelids drooped, and it continued to sleep.

Qin Jin activated his communication wristband, sent a message, and waited quietly.

Before long, a Star Shuttle sped over and stopped outside the villa.

“Consultant Qin.”

The driver was a young man in a work uniform. He opened the door for Qin Jin: “Shall we depart now?”

“Depart immediately.”

Qin Jin nodded in response.

As a [Planet Development Consultant], although it was an honorary position, Qin Jin’s status on this Mining Star was unquestionable.

However, Qin Jin knew that everything he had currently was brought by the Star God. The Starfire Federation also had a complete plan for the development of Gaia Planet. Unless absolutely necessary, he prioritized his own improvement and would not interfere.

The Star Shuttle sped through the sky, finally arriving at his destination for this trip.

The Star God Forbidden Zone!

At first glance, Federal soldiers were deployed at the entrance.

As the birthplace of the Star God, after the Heavenly Selection, this place became the only forbidden area on the Mining Star. Others were not allowed to enter, to avoid disturbing the Star God.

During the Heavenly Selection, the area around the Forbidden Zone had already been equipped with technological surveillance, and now it was even more complete.

Qin Jin arrived, verified his identity, and was allowed to pass.

So far, in terms of qualifications, only he had the right to enter this Forbidden Zone.

The former Frontline Base had been dismantled, and the area had returned to its natural state. Following the somewhat familiar entrance, he returned to this land he was extremely familiar with. Qin Jin raised his arm, activated his power, and the character ‘Lei’ (thunder) lit up. He spoke softly, chanting the name of the deity.

[Lei Yu Watcher · Heavenly Consciousness]

As he chanted.

A familiar sensation rose around him.

Runes flickered, and Qin Jin was already in the Star God’s resting dimension.

His gaze looked towards the front and above.

At this moment, the true body of the Lei Yu Watcher was coiled together, each stroke contracting. The moment he looked, a sleepy sensation quietly welled up in his heart.

It was in slumber.

Qin Chi, being blessed by the divine, was not greatly affected. But if anyone else saw this scene, they would be directly influenced by it, falling into an eternal slumber from which they would never awaken.

This was also why Qin Jin personally went to the Forbidden Zone before chanting the deity’s name.

The Star God’s full power was in slumber, absorbing and digesting the Starfire Federation’s gift. Only a tiny wisp of its will remained outside.

Otherwise, even if Martial God Su had blocked the connection between them, if Qin Jin actively chanted the divine name, he could arrive instantly.

“Qin Jin.”

As the colossal divine body above slumbered, the dimension shimmered, and an obscure stroke, roughly the size of a palm, looking like a character, quietly appeared. That familiar, pleasant voice resonated again.

“You came to find me on your own initiative. Have you already become the Martial Artist that Your Excellency Martial God Su spoke of?”

“Can our connection be restored?”

Perhaps it was because the Star God’s power was in slumber, and what was currently communicating with Qin Jin was its tiny wisp of will.

Qin Jin could feel that, compared to communicating with the fully awakened Star God, the other party’s tone was gentler, yet also somewhat lively.

“Your Excellency Star God, not yet.”

Qin Jin shook his head, his tone steady: “I came here because there is something I wish to request of you.”

Hearing this, the character-shaped figure moved through the dimension: “Qin Jin, speak.”

Qin Jin raised the back of his hand; the ‘Lei’ character pulsed with light.

“This is the divine blessing power you bestowed upon me.”

“I wish to use it for an attempt at cultivation.”

“Your Excellency Star God, is that permissible?”

Speaking of this, Qin Jin paused slightly, then continued: “In this attempt, this divine blessing power might be consumed and eventually disappear.”

He did not hide anything, stating it directly.

This was a divine blessing from a deity, representing the deity’s recognition and goodwill.

Under such circumstances, attempting it without prior communication would be a blasphemy against the deity, and in Qin Jin’s view, even a denial of his relationship with the Star God.

“Cultivation?”

The pleasant voice sounded, and the character circled Qin Jin: “Of course, you may.”

“Since I have already given it to you, I will not interfere with how you use this power.”

“If you succeed, will it hasten your progress in becoming a Martial Artist?”

Qin Jin raised an eyebrow slightly and responded earnestly: “The stone from another mountain can be used to polish one’s own jade. Of course, it can.”

“Then proceed with your attempt as soon as possible.”

The Star God’s voice resounded.

Qin Jin nodded: “I understand.”

As he responded, Qin Jin saw the Lei Yu Watcher’s character-will waver and land on the back of his hand, gently touching the ‘Lei’ character.

Light flashed.

The next instant.

A soft power rose around him, the dimension disappeared, and Qin Jin returned to the Forbidden Zone.

He looked at the back of his hand. With a slight thought, the ‘Lei’ character actually floated up.

Qin Chi turned his palm, facing it upwards, and the ‘Lei’ character rotated above his palm.

It had detached from the back of his hand, but the divine blessing’s amplification of his own power was still in effect.

This was power from a deity.

More accurately, during the character’s touch just now, Qin Jin was granted more [permissions], gaining greater control over this divinely bestowed power.

“It was even smoother than I expected.”

“Your Excellency Star God is truly easy to talk to.”

He thought of the words spoken by the Star God’s un-slumbering will, and a flicker of thought crossed his eyes.

“In my initial interactions with Your Excellency Star God, he matured incredibly quickly from being naive to mature. Later on, his demeanor was more like a gentle elder.”

“But this remaining wisp of will is much more lively, and it’s still paying attention to my martial arts progress, seemingly wanting to restore contact with me as soon as possible.”

“This feeling…”

Qin Jin came up with a metaphor that was both apt and somewhat inappropriate.

“It’s like a child whose candy has been taken away, waiting eagerly for it to be returned.”

“So, I am that candy.”

He raised an eyebrow slightly.

In a sense, a Heavenly Selection is the nascent Star God’s first mentor in this world, helping it understand the world. However, the vast difference in strength between the two makes this relationship extremely complex.

Thoughts flickered.

The ‘Lei’ character returned to the back of his hand.

Qin Jin left the Forbidden Zone, took the Star Shuttle he came in, and quickly returned.

In the time that followed, Qin Jin began to spend long periods in the Great Wilderness.

Outwardly, he claimed to have gained insights into martial arts. Aside from returning to the Mining Star daily to respond to some messages, he spent most of his time in the Great Wilderness.

He continuously advanced, fought fierce beasts, familiarized himself with and enhanced his ability to pilot the mecha, and constantly adjusted his state during his daily cultivation.

He called this cultivation system, obtained from the jade pendant, the [Heavenly Azure Method].

The [Heavenly Azure Method] was different from martial arts.

The early stages of martial arts cultivation were more like a natural progression. After the [numerical] requirements were met, breakthroughs occurred naturally. Even for the Congenital Realm, comprehending spiritual energy was a hurdle, but it wasn’t something that could be successfully achieved just by being prepared.

One might seize the opportunity at a certain juncture.

However, the breakthroughs in Heavenly Azure Method cultivation were truly controlled by the Martial Artist himself.

Taking the Dao Foundation Realm as an example, a cultivator, having prepared treasures as fuel and confirmed their physical body could withstand it, could then attempt to break into the first realm.

One’s own state of perfection also influenced the outcome.

Throughout this period, as Qin Jin continuously cultivated, he was also adjusting his state.

Every day, he would mentally read through the cultivation true explanation in the jade pendant to ensure that his first attempt would be problem-free. Although it was his first attempt, Qin Jin had high hopes, wanting to succeed directly.

Today.

In a hidden place Qin Jin found within the Great Wilderness.

The azure lightning dark halberd activated optical stealth, and all its functions were shut down, maintaining concealment. Inside the cockpit, Qin Jin disconnected his mental link.

He sat cross-legged.

Within this mecha, with its strong mechanical technology aesthetic, he presented the state of an ancient cultivator from a storybook.

His eyes were slightly closed, his palm turned, and the ‘Lei’ character appeared.

Divine blessing power!

To forge one’s Dao Foundation using treasures as fuel.

The power from a deity was undoubtedly a well-deserved treasure.

Moreover, this divine blessing power was extremely compatible with Qin Jin.

How powerful would the Dao Foundation forged with it as fuel be?

This action, in a sense, also aligned with what Martial God Su had said about making it his own!

In Qin Jin’s view, this was undoubtedly worth attempting.

The fusion of different power systems inherently required bold attempts. Qin Jin believed it was worthwhile and was prepared to take the risk. Above his palm, the ‘Lei’ character rotated.

At this moment, the treatment function in the cockpit activated, and soft light surged. With a slight thought from Qin Jin, his vow power was actively released, and golden mist filled the cockpit, making it seem like a celestial realm.

If anything went wrong, he would stop immediately and treat himself.

The tiancang jade pendant was threaded with a silk string by Qin Jin and worn around his neck, constantly warming his body.

Calming his mind and spirit, his mood became stable, and the cockpit completely quieted down.

At a certain moment, Qin Jin’s will stirred, and the ‘Lei’ character symbol flashed, falling into his chest, entering the Dantian as recorded in the jade pendant’s text!