205: Supreme supernatural power! (2 in 1)

It took several hours for all the matters to be concluded.

There were many miscellaneous affairs, but Shen Li's status was now incomparable to what it once was; he only needed to set the framework, and others would fill in the details.

The discussions this time were merely about increasing investment through higher commissions, nothing much to say.

The various shopkeepers were seen leaving the study one after another, not forgetting to cast a glance at the pitiful Cultivator from Dan Hall before they left.

Wang Teng picked up a small stool and sat in front of the Dan Hall Cultivator, looking at his pale face, and said teasingly.

“I thought he was so impressive, but it turns out he's just a Dan Hall True Disciple.”

“You little punk.”

“People like you... I don't know how many I killed at the Celebration!”

“Ah?”

Shen Li glanced at Wang Teng... and said nothing more.

Well, it was normal for Wang Teng to talk like that.

Wang Teng waved his hand, pretending to be profound, and said,

“Sigh, among the people I killed at the Celebration, there wasn't a single Qi Refining eighth-layer Cultivator. Killing you would only dirty my hands. Forget it, I'll leave him to Shen.”

“Shen...” The Dan Hall Cultivator's face grew even paler.

Calling an Immortal Master by his given name?

What was their relationship? Close brothers?

But they didn't look like it... The Immortal Master had a refined appearance, and though this person wasn't ugly... the difference was like heaven and earth.

Wang Teng sat to the side, while Shen Li shook his head, not exposing Wang Teng, and simply instructed,

“Have Dan Hall send another Cultivator with Daoist Magic over.”

“I don't want to kill anyone these next few days.”

“Thank you, Immortal Master, for sparing my life! Thank you, Immortal Master, for sparing my life!”

“You may leave.”

The Dan Hall Cultivator fled like a frightened stray dog, making Wang Teng chuckle.

With nothing to do, Shen Li was about to leave when Wang Teng spoke up.

“I need to go home for a bit...”

“What for?”

Wang Teng said seriously,

“My Heart-Nature is stable now, so I think I can use the ‘Swallow Heart Fire’ from my family for tempering. You've already achieved Dao Foundation, so I can't fall too far behind.”

“When will you return?”

Wang Teng said grandly,

“Now that you're Dao Foundation... you don't need my protection anymore. It might even be several more years.”

Shen Li fell silent.

After a moment, he spoke,

“I've discovered a few more Opportunities, including even an eighth-grade fire-attribute Immortal Realm Opportunity.”

“Three years at most.” Wang Teng immediately changed his tune.

Only then did Shen Li nod: “If anything happens, you can come find me.”

“My family has four Dao Foundation Cultivators. It won't come to that.”

The two chatted for a moment, and Wang Teng also shook his head and left.

Only Shen Li remained there.

Seeing that all matters were settled, Shen Li... entered seclusion.

He began to summarize his gains.

The gains from this trip to the Celebration were immense, far exceeding all his gains since leaving home in terms of value.

First was his Taiyin Immaculate Wonderful Physique.

This Taiyin Immaculate Wonderful Physique... at first glance, sounds like a Physique for female Cultivators.

Shen Li was quite helpless about cultivating this Physique.

The Ice Muscle Jade Bone given by the Immortal Master he treasured earlier started a very bad trend.

It was only natural that this result came to fruition in the end.

Getting back to the point, the Taiyin Immaculate Wonderful Physique was derived from the Yin Qi of the yin five spirit pearls, the Taiyin Moon Essence Qi, the Ice Muscle Jade Bone, and the Ice Soul Technique, all combined.

The most visible change in this Physique was that the Physical Body became like ancient ice; when Spiritual Qi was activated, a layer of crystal-like ice Soul would unconsciously appear on the Physical Body.

Its defensive power was extremely formidable.

Another point was reflected in its 'Immaculate' nature... This Physique was immaculate, so ordinary poison-attribute substances could not invade his Physical Body, saving him much trouble subtly.

In terms of Daoist Magic amplification, the Taiyin Immaculate Wonderful Physique, based on calculations during its activation, amplified the power of Daoist Magic by approximately... seventy to eighty percent.

This level of power was already very rare, enough to prove the extraordinary nature of this Physique.

And the second was the Sword Intent Sword Art he obtained, [Flying Immortal Beyond the Heavens].

The power unleashed by this Sword Intent was terrifying, an extremely formidable technique even in the Dao Foundation Realm.

Every Sword Cultivator possessing Sword Intent... was an extremely powerful existence.

And Sword Intent, Taiyin Sword Pill, Magical Artifact, a trinity, could forge a pure Sword Cultivator.

Shen Li was only missing a Magical Artifact to achieve this purity...

Of course... a pure Sword Cultivator's path was different from his, and he wouldn't pursue it.

For him, it was merely an additional means of self-preservation.

The third was the fully restored Taiyin Sword Pill.

If used in conjunction with that Sword Art Sword Intent... it could serve as the ultimate trump card!

And then, there was his own Dao Foundation.

First, one must speak of the yin five spirit pearls.

The yin five spirit pearls were a combined refining product, a complement to the moon laurel treasure tree, and now they had turned into nothingness, becoming the foundation.

Within the Dantian, only the moon laurel treasure tree grew.

However, nothingness did not mean disappearance; rather, it was completely imprinted within his Physical Body, playing its role!

Grand Master Shenqian once said that the yin five spirit pearls, in forging the Dao Foundation, possessed the Five Elements, allowing one to seek Five Elements Divine Ability to enhance their foundation. This was one of its benefits.

There was no need to painstakingly pursue Five Elements Perfection anymore.

Another benefit was that when seeking 'unusual' Divine Ability, even without similar Spiritual Root affinity, the Divine Ability would not be too resistant.

After all, the Five Elements were the foundation of the world, and all Daoist Magic and Divine Ability were derived from the Five Elements.

And currently, there was a most practical and direct benefit... that was cultivation!

Now, when Shen Li cultivated, he no longer needed to choose a fixed Five Elements-affiliated location for cultivation; he could replenish Spiritual Qi anytime, anywhere, which was very beneficial for combat.

Having discussed the yin five spirit pearls, the last thing to mention was the moon laurel treasure tree.

After the combined refining of the yin five spirit pearls, the moon laurel treasure tree had re-ascended to the sixth-grade rank, but because Shen Li's Realm was not high, it appeared somewhat bare.

Since this object was his Dao Foundation, his first Divine Ability... would also be sought based on the moon laurel treasure tree.

With a thought, Shen Li slowly communicated with the moon laurel treasure tree.

After an unknown period, there was a response.

His Physical Body felt ethereal, as if his Soul was ascending into the serene sky....

After entering the Void Realm, he saw stars revolving around him.

“When I communicate with the moon laurel treasure tree to seek Divine Ability... have I truly arrived at the place most akin to Taiyin?”

This place was not like the giant celestial bodies Shen Li knew from his previous life.

Instead, it was a star map.

Within it, the stars were obscure... extremely desolate.

“This is... the Path of Divine Ability?”

And as Shen Li stepped into it, the stars began to shine.

As if welcoming his worship.

The Taiyin Dao Lineage commanded all stars... when the stars concealed themselves, all other stars vanished.

And Shen Li's Taiyin affinity... was terrifyingly strong now!

Every time Shen Li passed a star, that star would slowly brighten.

Then extinguish again.

A vague description of a Divine Ability subtly appeared in Shen Li's mind.

[Red Phoenix • Thread of Fate: Connect red threads, forge Karma, when the Red Phoenix Star moves, there is no escape. Effect: Forced pairing...]

[Canopy • Imperial Might Protection: Shaped like an umbrella, vigorous in Qi and blood, protecting imperial majesty with a raised canopy. Effect: Canopy Defense, when Divine Ability is cast on others, your own defense doubles, others' defense triples]

[Wenchang • Seal of the Literary Sage: Read all schools of thought for my use, speak loudly in the imperial court for swift advancement. Effect: Superb Comprehension Ability.]

[Martial Qu • Great General, ....]

[Pojun • Array Breaker, ....]

Shen Li slowly walked forward, his face filled with shock.....

Finally, he gazed at the Ziwei Star before him, lost in thought for a long time.

I... leveled up... and my Immortal Realm intelligence also leveled up?

I can actually... see Divine Ability?

[Ziwei • Imperial Response, ....]

Each star's surface flowed with a Divine Ability, and behind this Divine Ability... a blurry figure vaguely stood.

Shen Li suddenly remembered a Great Art he possessed.

The Taiyin Treasure Record.

The second stage of the four stages of the Taiyin Treasure Record was to summon the star's destiny... and the third stage, 'Emperor form' (Imperial Form Edict), likely summoned the Star Lords represented by these stars?

Then, was this Divine Ability... also derived from these Star Lords?

Wait a minute....

Shen Li's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

If he could cultivate the Taiyin Treasure Record to its Peak, which was the fourth stage, when he offered thanks to Taiyin, he could command other Star Lords.

Then, the Divine Ability possessed by these Star Lords... could he also....

Moreover... if Star Lords possessed Divine Ability, then when his many subordinates, to whom he had bestowed talismans, summoned Star Lords to battle, could they also borrow Divine Ability?

If they could... then their combat power would be incomparable!

Then... could an Extreme Martial Warrior still be called an Extreme Martial Warrior?

Borrowing Divine Ability... wouldn't it be better to call them Extreme Dao Foundation???

Shen Li felt a surge of absurdity, fortunately, he had already severed his Heart Demon.

Otherwise, at this moment, his thoughts would surely be chaotic and his Heart Demon would rise!

After a long while... he gave a bitter smile.

Great Art and Divine Ability, how could these two completely different systems be confused?

He had never heard of them being confused.

Art was a man-made structure... its origin was unreliable, but it was historically traceable.

But Divine Ability was heaven-ordained... impossible to trace.

Using Great Art to control Divine Ability... controlling the Innate with the Acquired?

It just seemed too outlandish!

But with so many Geniuses and madmen in the cultivation world, wouldn't it be normal for one or two Cultivators to want to overcome heaven with human power?

Shen Li's heart pounded... but he quickly composed himself, exhaling a turbid Qi.

These were matters for the big shots; he was thinking too far ahead!

He came back to his senses.

According to Grand Master Shenqian, Divine Ability was heaven-ordained. When a Dao Foundation Cultivator chose their first Divine Ability,

it would be determined by their Spiritual Root and the heaven and earth treasure they refined... the most compatible Divine Ability.

Then they would seek it.

This process was similar to a courtship; the Cultivator sought the Divine Ability, and the Divine Ability also chose the Cultivator.

And without a mutual agreement... like not having a marriage certificate, the Divine Ability would generally conceal itself, meaning it wouldn't let you touch it.

After all, this was the cultivation world... being a bit conservative, Shen Li found it quite normal.

At this time, a Dao Foundation Cultivator could only rely on their feelings... what Divine Ability they could connect with and have it manifest within their body was left to fate.

But now... Shen Li could not only see Divine Ability but also its specific effects... what kind of concept was this?

An open-book exam?

Like Tang Bohu picking Qiu Xiang with her face covered... but you just lift the veil and peek?

Not even bothering to act anymore, huh?

But since it's open... this feeling... is truly amazing.

Shen Li watched with interest... and walked towards the deepest part.

He vaguely felt that this Path of Divine Ability... was not yet complete.

Sure enough, after passing through various stars, he arrived at a desolate and empty place.

The place was pitch black... Shen Li could only rely on the moon laurel treasure tree's intention to search.

After a long while... he heard a frog's croak.

“Croak~~~”

The croak in the silent darkness seemed particularly eerie, spreading from all directions, layer upon layer, lingering endlessly.

But Shen Li's expression did not change at all.

Within the Taiyin Dao Lineage, there were several crucial Taiyin tokens.

Jade Rabbit, Silver Toad, Osmanthus, various stars, palaces, and the moon itself, which Taiyin represented.

So Shen Li guessed that in this Path of Divine Ability belonging to the Taiyin Dao Lineage, they would certainly appear one by one, and their Divine Ability would be different.

Having passed the stars, he saw only constellations... so the rest would only be behind them.

The subtle attraction grew stronger, and Shen Li walked aimlessly... gradually, soft ground appeared beneath his feet.

Stepping onto this fleshy mountain, Shen Li still wanted to continue forward, but after a few steps, the ground beneath him began to tremble!

Before his eyes... two suns rose.

No... those weren't suns, but the creature's eyes.

Where could there be living creatures on the Path of Divine Ability?

The light shone on the creature's body; it was an enormous Silver Toad... looking at him indifferently.

Shen Li's face showed horror... Before he could think further, he felt the fleshy body beneath him tremble, and it swallowed him whole!

When he regained his senses... he was already inside the Silver Toad's belly.

On the walls to his left and right were some blurry words.

The dome was extremely high, seemingly endless.

Yet, looking outwards, he could see the various stars he had passed before.

The Immortal Realm intelligence once again appeared in his mind.

But this time, the description was completely different!

[Toad Palace Plucking Laurel: Observe myriad Daoist Magic swallowed into the belly as if watching from the sidelines.]

[Vast Cold Serenity: Unleash spirit Daoist Magic, treat all Daoist Magic as nothing, and blend with the light and dust.]

Ps: When this Divine Ability is activated and the Domain is expanded, the Daoist Magic cast by opponents within the Domain will be imprinted on the walls. The more times it is cast, the faster it is imprinted. Once imprinted, this Daoist Magic will not cause you any harm.

[Supreme Divine Ability]

[Recording and Transforming Myriad Daoist Magic into the Great Toad Palace]