43: The smelting method is successful, the goddess finally fell

In a magnificent hall, a giant coffin floated in mid-air, carved with mysterious runes that resembled living, swimming dragons, moving across the coffin and exuding profound Dao charm.

Golden lotuses appeared, falling from the ceiling of the hall like scattered flowers, manifesting endless changes in principles.

Gu Qing closed his eyes in contemplation, his understanding of Dao principles rapidly improving.

Ji Ning was no exception.

After all, an Old Ancestor, who transcended the Divine Fire Realm, was expounding the Dao.

A month passed quickly, and the Old Ancestor stopped his exposition. Seeing the increasingly vast and profound Dao charm emanating from Gu Qing, he smiled with satisfaction.

He asked, "Not bad, your comprehension is decent."

"Thank you, Old Ancestor, for enlightening this disciple."

Gu Qing bowed deeply, his heart filled with joy. His Fusion Method had advanced another step, already taking shape.

"It's a small matter. If Zhi Meng can't teach you anything in the future, feel free to ask me," the Old Ancestor said indifferently.

Hearing this, Gu Qing's eyes lit up as he looked at the coffin.

Here it comes... Ji Ning couldn't help but mourn for the Old Ancestor for three minutes.

"Old Ancestor, just wait to be drenched in sweat," she thought, gloating.

"Hmm? Who is thinking about me?" The Old Ancestor's voice, tinged with confusion, echoed in the hall, instantly making Ji Ning break out in a cold sweat. She quickly held her breath and focused her mind, not daring to think any further.

Fortunately, the Old Ancestor was only confused for a moment and didn't delve deeper. After all, he was an Old Ancestor, and it was normal for juniors to worship him.

"Do you have any questions? You may state them all."

The Old Ancestor was pleased with Gu Qing's eager attitude and said leisurely.

It was his first time encountering such a sincere young man, wholly devoted to seeking the Dao.

"Old Ancestor, everyone says that Dao follows nature, and divine abilities manifest themselves. Do you think my Seven Star Fist is the Seven Star Fist, or is it not the Seven Star Fist?"

Gu Qing immediately demonstrated the Seven Star Fist, splitting into six divine ability clones. Each clone's aura was indistinguishable from his main body, making it difficult to discern the true from the false.

But soon, the hall transformed into a deep starry sky, with stars surrounding the seven divine ability figures, forming a Seven Star formation.

"What does that mean?"

The Old Ancestor mumbled.

Isn't this the Seven Star Fist, the peerless divine ability of their Star God Temple that has been passed down for eons?

Why did Gu Qing ask if it was the Seven Star Fist?

"Old Ancestor?"

Gu Qing performed the Seven Star Fist three times. Seeing that the Old Ancestor still remained silent, he couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"Old Ancestor, the Seven Star Fist has become my innate divine ability. The first time I used it, I only knew what it was, but not why it was.

"The second time I used it, I felt that the Seven Star Fist had many variations, and its power increased by a few points.

"The third time I used it, I felt that the variations were superfluous. The Seven Star Fist is just the Seven Star Fist, gathering the power of seven stars, its power doubled.

"It is well known that divine abilities have three realms: seeing a mountain as a mountain, seeing a mountain as not a mountain, and seeing a mountain as still a mountain.

"Old Ancestor, which realm do you think I am in?"

"This, this..."

The Old Ancestor lost his composure, frantic inside the coffin.

What the hell is 'well known'? He had lived for countless years, and this was the first time he had heard of the three realms of divine abilities. How was he supposed to know which realm Gu Qing was in?

"How about I just pick one?"

"No, no."

The Old Ancestor immediately dismissed this idea.

With his realm, he quickly grasped the profoundness of the three realms of divine abilities and their hierarchical divisions.

Each realm brought a world of difference in power; it was absolutely impossible for it to improve by just a little bit.

Therefore, Gu Qing must have only comprehended the first realm and was currently confused. But exactly which realm it was, he was somewhat uncertain.

After a moment of thought, the Old Ancestor felt that Gu Qing should be in the first realm.

Because he knew too much, but his realm was insufficient, he was deeply caught in a puzzle (maze/delusion), thinking he was in the third realm.

Thinking this, the Old Ancestor subtly expressed his opinion.

This scene left Ji Ning sighing with emotion.

She never thought that an Old Ancestor, who transcended the Divine Fire Realm, would also be stumped by Gu Qing's questions.

She stood silently in the corner, wanting to laugh but not daring to, not even daring to think about it in her mind. She was extremely stifled.

"Is that so..."

Gu Qing murmured, his primordial spirit rapidly deducing.

He began to practice alone in the hall. At first, it was the Seven Star Fist that the Old Ancestor was familiar with, but it quickly changed.

It became the Eight Star Fist, the Nine Stars Fist, manifesting endless variations. Every movement carried immense divine power.

Its power was ten times greater than before.

"Is this kid a monster?"

The Old Ancestor's heart trembled as he watched.

This was a peerless divine ability that had been passed down for eons in the Star God Temple, its power shaking the past and present. The fist technique was so perfect it was almost unchangeable, with no room for further improvement.

Yet Gu Qing had managed to do it.

Zhi Meng had said that Gu Qing's least noteworthy aspect was his physique. He hadn't believed it before, but now he was somewhat wavering.

"Thank you for your guidance, Old Ancestor."

Gu Qing stopped practicing and bowed in gratitude.

"Hmm, a teachable child indeed," the Old Ancestor said indifferently, praying in his heart that Gu Qing wouldn't ask about things he had never heard or seen before.

"Old Ancestor, my Great Sun Divine Fist is fierce, scorching, filled with solar fire poison, and destructive..."

Hmm... Is there anything wrong with that?

The Sun God Fist is fierce and destructive.

An ominous premonition rose in the Old Ancestor's heart.

"But I don't think that's right."

"The sun is the source of life; it should be full of vitality. The Great Sun shines alone, all things revive, a thought creates, a thought destroys..."

"Stop!"

"Your current realm is too low; it's not suitable for comprehending overly profound things. It's truly important to focus on comprehending your current realm; do not be overly ambitious."

The Old Ancestor was utterly confused. He could still guess at the three realms of divine abilities, but there were no multiple-choice questions for the Great Sun Divine Fist.

"Then... alright."

Gu Qing looked dejected. This feeling of not getting an answer was too uncomfortable.

After some thought, Gu Qing decided to ask about some difficulties with the Fusion Method.

Zhi Meng didn't know, but perhaps the well-informed Old Ancestor would, and could give him some inspiration.

"Old Ancestor, I want to refine myself into a divine pill, forging an unparalleled Dao Body. But during the refining process, if I go all out and lose control, I'll truly become a divine pill."

"So what should I..."

The Old Ancestor and Ji Ning listened with trepidation. Indeed, Gu Qing's idea was very radical and bold. If successful, his physique would evolve into another domain.

But the risk of losing control was very high, and by then, he would be powerless to stop it.

Therefore, they couldn't offer any advice on this matter.

"Old Ancestor?"

After Gu Qing finished speaking, he looked at the coffin with anticipation.

By now, how could the Old Ancestor not know that he had been tricked by Zhi Meng again?

Gu Qing didn't need him to teach at all.

Zhi Meng sent Gu Qing here just to watch him make a fool of himself and embarrass him.

"With such a wicked woman, the family is unfortunate..." The Old Ancestor couldn't stop sighing in his heart.

After thinking for a moment, he transmitted a furious rebuke: "Zhi Meng, you tricked me again, you truly deserve to die... Quickly take your disciple away."

"What's wrong, Old Ancestor? Didn't you say you wanted to personally guide him?" Zhi Meng's voice was tinged with confusion.

"Alright, alright, alright!"

You just want to see him lose face, don't you?

Too bad he was already dead, buried ten thousand meters underground.

Burn paper when there's business, don't miss him when there's none.

Seeing the Old Ancestor play dead, Zhi Meng looked regretful. Not being able to see the Old Ancestor embarrass himself was truly a pity and a regret.

Bringing Gu Qing back to Goddess Peak.

Zhi Meng spoke first: "You want to refine pills?"

"Yes!"

Gu Qing nodded emphatically.

He definitely wanted to refine pills.

Alchemy was also a Great Dao.

It would greatly help his Fusion Method.

"Then do you still want to refine yourself into a divine pill?"

Zhi Meng glanced at Ji Ning's recording stone, looking at Gu Qing as if he were a peerless treasure.

Gu Qing's Dao perfectly aligned with hers.

She wanted to fuse all methods into one, and Gu Qing wanted to fuse all methods into himself.

The Great Dao leads to the same destination by different paths.

Especially Gu Qing's Sun divine ability, creating all things with a thought and destroying all things with a thought—how similar was this to her trump card?

This was the peerless divine ability she used to kill the Hall Master.

For this, she did not hesitate to put herself in danger, hovering on the brink of life and death countless times.

"No, I just had a sudden thought. The risk of refining myself is too great, with too many uncontrollable factors. I wouldn't dare gamble my life."

Gu Qing shook his head repeatedly. Refining himself into a divine pill was just an excuse.

His true purpose was to combine the Phoenix Nirvana of the Undying Celestial Art, the breaking out of the cocoon, and his own Chaos Treasure Bottle Seal.

Asking Zhi Meng and the Old Ancestor was to gain experience from them.

Who knew that both of them were completely clueless?

"Is that so?"

Hearing this, Zhi Meng looked deeply at Gu Qing.

Gu Qing must have obtained related cultivation techniques, but they were incomplete, which was why he didn't dare to try.

"Tell me the cultivation technique; perhaps I might have a solution?" she said softly.

Gu Qing's Dao principles were too heaven-defying, almost fantastical. Before seeing the cultivation technique, she had no idea where to start.

"Okay!"

Gu Qing hesitated for a moment, then spoke half of the nascent cultivation technique, picking out some problems he didn't understand.

But even so, it was a heaven-defying method, enough to allow one to leap over the dragon gate and achieve ultimate sublimation.

The more Zhi Meng listened, the brighter the light in her eyes became, and her delicate body trembled slightly with excitement.

The Sacred Dao principles within her roared, furiously deducing Gu Qing's cultivation technique.

Ji Ning also perked up her ears, a storm raging in her heart.

She deduced it once in her mind and received countless inspirations. As long as she went into seclusion to comprehend it, it would surely allow her to achieve ultimate sublimation and enter a completely new domain.

"Gu Qing..."

Zhi Meng looked at Gu Qing with burning eyes.

The problem that had plagued her for over a thousand years—after hearing Gu Qing's cultivation technique, she finally perfected her own Great Dao cultivation technique.

She could undergo Phoenix Nirvana at any time, allowing her physical body, divine soul, and Sacred Dao principles to achieve ultimate sublimation, fusing all methods into one, igniting the Divine Fire, and controlling all Daos with her own Dao.

Thinking this, Zhi Meng excitedly stroked her filial disciple's head, her red lips parting as she imparted all her insights.

Gu Qing's expression was a bit unnatural. They say a man's head and a woman's waist are not to be touched.

Why did his Master have no sense of boundaries at all?

Thinking this, Gu Qing listened intently, his eyes growing brighter. Many things he didn't understand suddenly became clear.

The Fusion Method of the Chaos Immortal Scripture gradually became complete.

A flash of inspiration struck, and Gu Qing fell into an epiphany. The Chaos Immortal Scripture operated on its own, devouring the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Zhi Meng casually waved her hand, summoning endless light from the sun, moon, and stars, then poured out several bottles of Three Lights Divine Water.

Buzz!

Gu Qing floated in mid-air, enveloped by the light of the sun, moon, and stars. He quickly solidified into jade, forming a giant egg, on the surface of which mysterious and profound Dao patterns appeared.

"Is this the Fusion Method...?"

Zhi Meng watched the Dao patterns for a while, gaining a deeper understanding of her own Nirvana sublimation, and said to Ji Ning.

"I will be in seclusion for a period of time. You must protect him well. From now on, you only need to obey him."

"Yes."

Ji Ning's eyes flickered slightly, and the image of a domineering Master forcing love inexplicably appeared in her mind.

"Goddess Adult's attitude towards Gu Qing right now is a bit like the storybooks I read not long ago."

"First a head pat, then assigning a strong protector, showing extreme favoritism. Is she going to get jealous next? It's over, the noble Goddess Adult has finally fallen..." She screamed like a marmot in her heart.

To see the Goddess fall from her pedestal—that scene, just thinking about it, felt very exciting.

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