Chapter 731: The Most Mysterious Place

Hu Bugui had no idea what the two were discussing. He could only feel his cultivation continuously improving, with each breath, he felt surging, immense power growing within his body.

In this short time, his cultivation and power had undergone earth-shattering changes. Now, if he wished for his primordial spirit to ascend to the Celestial Palace, it would likely be effortless.

Who would have thought he would become the first person in the world to ascend to the Celestial Palace from the first divine treasure realm?

He soon encountered the first challenge after his major breakthrough and quickly asked, "Celestial Master, how does one cultivate the Divine Bridge realm?"

The old farmer's face flushed, unable to speak.

He himself didn't have a Divine Bridge and had never experienced this realm, so naturally, he didn't know how to cultivate it. However, being inherently proud, he couldn't bring himself to admit his ignorance in front of a junior.

After a moment, the old farmer stammered, "Well, you should consult with Qin Mu and Xu Shenghua..."

Hu Bugui looked at Qin Mu and Xu Shenghua, seeing the two youths huddled together again, whispering and sketching.

He walked closer but couldn't understand what they were discussing.

Qin Mu and Xu Shenghua wrote down the newly improved Primordial Divine Bridge Art of Jianmu, each making a copy. As they wrote, numerous ideas emerged, making them realize that realms like Five Luminaries, Seven Stars, Celestial Being, Life and Death, and Divine Bridge could all cultivate the Primordial Divine Bridge of Jianmu.

However, the Jianmu saplings needed to vary in size, requiring more modifications to the cultivation art.

Essentially, the Primordial Divine Bridge of Jianmu for each realm differed from the others.

Furthermore, the higher the realm, the more dangerous the cultivation became.

By the Life and Death realm, only someone with a powerful physical body and primordial spirit like Hu Bugui could endure it.

By the Divine Bridge realm, cultivating the Primordial Divine Bridge of Jianmu was almost impossible!

"I have a method that might solve this problem!"

Qin Mu suddenly thought of a possibility, his eyes lighting up. "Palace Mistress Xiong Xiyu of the True Celestial Palace in the West Land cultivates the Myriad Deities Natural Art, which allows all things to have spirits and deities. Her control over vital qi has reached a state of profound truth. If she could integrate her method of controlling vital essence into the Jianmu Divine Bridge to manage the pressure, it would significantly increase the survival rate for practitioners in the Divine Bridge realm."

Xu Shenghua's eyes also lit up, and he smiled, "My Supreme Celestial Academy is neighbors with the True Celestial Palace; it would be perfect to consult her!"

The two became completely engrossed in their research, oblivious to the outside world. It was over ten days later when they finally organized the Primordial Divine Bridge Art of Jianmu for various realms.

The Supreme Celestial Academy had already been completed, with palaces stacked layer upon layer, neatly arranged, and long corridors spanning the air. The girls from the West Land had a unique aesthetic sense, adorning the academy with poetic beauty.

The papers copied by Qin Mu and Xu Shenghua were piled high; each realm's cultivation art was substantial, and many detailed issues remained unresolved.

"Brother Xu, aren't you building the Supreme Celestial Academy? Let the scholars of the academy refine the cultivation arts for these realms; it will be a test for them."

Qin Mu stretched lazily and chuckled, "I promised Sister Di Yiyue I'd accompany her to see the Celestial Yin Empress. It's time for me to go."

Xu Shenghua was a little reluctant, saying, "If you could stay a few more days, we could research even more. Then, my Supreme Celestial Academy would have more unique aspects to attract scholars from the West Land."

Qin Mu smiled, "Also, Brother Hu is here to teach martial arts. Qi Jiuyi is also hiding in the Supreme Celestial realm; invite him out, his skills are exceptionally high."

Xu Shenghua shook his head, "Qi Jiuyi is from the Outer Heavenly Court. Why would he help me establish an academy?"

"He's Dragon Fatty's sworn brother and also sworn brothers with Heavenly King Tian Shu. Have Dragon Fatty accompany you, and he won't be able to refuse."

Xu Shenghua was overjoyed and quickly looked at Dragon Qilin, "Then I'll borrow Fellow Daoist Dragon for a few days!"

Hearing this, Dragon Qilin felt exceptionally joyful but showed no emotion, saying, "You can borrow me, but I need three square meals a day, and they must be filling. The Cult Master has starved me for many days; settle my wages first."

Xu Shenghua said, "I also have some research in medical arts and alchemy. You won't be shortchanged."

Only then did Dragon Qilin feel relieved. "If I'm hungry again in the future, I can ask Xu Shenghua for some rations. Yes, Xu Shenghua is easy to talk to; I wonder if he'd be willing to become sworn brothers with me? If he does, I'll have food for life..."

His eyes gleamed as he secretly schemed.

The old farmer walked over, coughed, and said, "I'll also stay here for a few days. Young friend Xu has helped my Dou Niu Palace so much; I need to show my appreciation. Young friend Xu has made great achievements in magic and divine abilities, but I observe a deficiency in your physical body's attainment. I will guide your physical cultivation during my stay here."

Xu Shenghua bowed in thanks and inquired, "I do have some difficulties I'd like to ask you about, senior. Cult Master Qin has passed down the Grand Dragon Profound Art, the Three Primordial Spirits Undying Divine Sense, the Leak-Free Creation Profound Scripture, and the Deva King Buddha Scripture. I've studied these cultivation arts and even practiced them, but for some reason, my physical body's attainment still can't compare to Cult Master Qin's. Senior, could you enlighten me?"

Qin Mu's eyes flickered, and he stopped, saying, "I suddenly remembered, I can't be without Dragon Fatty. Perhaps I should also stay for a few days."

He clearly intended to eavesdrop.

After all, the old farmer was the Battle Celestial Master of the Kaihuang era, the Celestial Master with the highest combat power, and one of the few Emperor Seats of that era.

Even the Woodcutter said that the Battle Celestial Master's attainment in martial arts was unparalleled; one would not find such martial arts mastery even across millions of years.

If he could listen to his lessons, he would surely benefit immensely.

The old farmer glanced at him and said, "You have already entered the Dao through martial arts. My path is not suitable for you; forcing yourself to learn it would lead you astray. Go."

Qin Mu didn't move, stammering, "There's no harm in just listening. Besides, I played a significant role in Brother Hu's cultivation of the first divine treasure. I'll just listen; I won't practice."

Veins bulged on the old farmer's forehead. "You are the Woodcutter's disciple; I won't teach you, or the Woodcutter will take credit again."

Qin Mu was about to speak again when the old farmer said to the old ox, "Sanduo, take him to see the Celestial Yin Empress."

The old ox assented. A surge of magic power emanated, and Qin Mu involuntarily landed on its back, helplessly watching as the old ox carried him away.

The Supreme Celestial Academy receded into the distance. Qin Mu sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat dejected.

In the distance, girls from the West Land sang and danced, expressing their admiration for the boys they liked, but Qin Mu couldn't lift his spirits.

The old ox chuckled, "Junior Brother Qin, Master isn't actually that bad. It's not that he's unwilling to pass on his cultivation art to you; it's just that he was truly disgusted by the Grand Celestial Master in the past."

Qin Mu was curious: "Did Teacher Woodcutter take credit for the Battle Celestial Master's achievements before?"

The old ox said, "The Grand Celestial Master didn't exactly take credit, but his reputation was so immense that people always attributed all achievements to him. Once or twice would have been fine, and Master wouldn't have gotten angry. But when every single achievement was attributed to him, Master naturally couldn't bear it anymore."

"I see."

Qin Mu probed, "Senior Brother Sanduo, is the cultivation art you practice the Battle Celestial Master's? If he won't teach me, you can."

Niu Sanduo hesitated for a moment and said, "It's not impossible to pass my cultivation art to you, but I haven't fully learned Master's Battle Heaven Art. I am a demon; I only comprehended my own path by observing his practice and then ventured further and further, thus achieving the Numinous Sky realm. You are human; learning my cultivation art would most likely be useless for you. Everyone has their own path; following someone else's path will never allow you to catch up to them. Xu Shenghua's physical body attainment is too poor, which is why Master teaches him. Your achievements, on the other hand, are already among the best of the younger generation."

Qin Mu had no choice but to give up.

He calmed himself, his primordial spirit measuring his divine treasures and recording data. By the time the old ox left the West Land and arrived at the Great Ruins, Qin Mu had already organized his divine treasure data.

The old ox continued to carry him forward as the sun set in the west.

The old ox quickly sped up, thinking, "If I'm fast enough, I can still return to Master's side before the sun sets."

Being a Numinous Sky realm existence, such powerful individuals were few throughout the entire Kaihuang era, so his speed was naturally incredibly fast.

Just then, the old ox suddenly felt something, quickly slowed down, and turned its head to look at Qin Mu on its back, surprised.

Qin Mu's divine treasures were now open, and a Jianmu tree was taking root, sprouting, and growing rapidly!

The old ox was startled. "He dares to cultivate like this by himself? If anything goes wrong, I can't save him at all! Back, back to the Supreme Celestial Academy!"

As he thought this, the Jianmu on Qin Mu's Spirit Platform Continent had already grown into his divine treasures, breaking through them one by one, directly connecting three divine treasures into a single entity.

The Jianmu then directly penetrated the Celestial Being divine treasure barrier, piercing through the Celestial Being divine treasure, merging all five divine treasures into one!

Qin Mu's aura surged, continuously rising.

The old ox watched him nervously. Noticing no great danger, it relaxed, thinking, "I forgot, his cultivation realm is Celestial Being, one realm lower than Hu Bugui, so the danger is much less. No! If he's in the Celestial Being realm, then why is his cultivation strength not weaker than Hu Bugui's? There's danger, he must be in danger!"

Boom—

Qin Mu's body shook violently, and another five divine treasures suddenly appeared—the five demonic divine treasures!

Within those five demonic divine treasures, there was also a demonic Jianmu, which had now grown into the Celestial Being divine treasure!

Qin Mu groaned, and his entire body suddenly shriveled, almost devoid of muscle, leaving only skin and bones!

Niu Sanduo was about to turn back and rush to the Supreme Celestial Academy, but at that moment, runes flew around Qin Mu, continuously imprinting themselves on him, quickly stabilizing his nearly collapsing physical body and primordial spirit.

"He can heal himself?"

Niu Sanduo was incredulous, but then relaxed and continued carrying him forward.

As dusk deepened, he drew closer to the Grand Emperor Heaven, thinking, "Where is the Celestial Yin Realm? I've only heard of this place but never been there. However, Junior Brother Qin is at a critical juncture right now; it's not convenient to wake him..."

He arrived at the Great Ruins' cliff. As darkness descended, the old ox leaped off the cliff, emitting divine light that pushed back the gloom. He saw streams of waterfalls flowing from halfway up the cliff face, illuminated by his divine light, looking like scattering jade, truly beautiful.

At the foot of the mountain, these waterfalls converged into a single stream, forming a great river that flowed eastward along a tunnel into the Grand Emperor Heaven.

"This is Yongjiang River, the most renowned eerie place during the Kaihuang era."

The old ox stopped, vigilantly looking around, thinking, "Kaihuang and the Celestial Master came here back then to mourn the sages and reminisce about past eras, encountering many incredible things."

Suddenly, wisps of mist surged from the darkness. Though his divine light shone around his body, the snowy white mist showed no fear of it and quickly engulfed him and Qin Mu on his back.

The old ox cautiously observed its surroundings as the mist grew thinner. Through the mist, indistinct figures moved, and laughter drifted, "Today's Celestial Court is quite lively, bustling with people, and even this Celestial River is full of pleasure boats."

The old ox looked up and saw a massive pleasure boat approaching them. He quickly dodged it, only to see the surrounding scenery suddenly become vibrant and colorful, as if the colors had instantly come alive!

"Where is this?"

The old ox was greatly shocked. It looked around and saw countless pleasure boats, their sails unfurled, racing on a great river.

And on both banks of the great river, celestial palaces stood layered, extraordinarily sacred.