If one wants to break through to the ninth level, the resources required are simply desperate; even filling an entire Great Thousand World wouldn't be enough.
Although Xiao Ning couldn't understand the mystery of that realm, it didn't stop him from yearning for the ninth transformation. Simply put, just thinking about how the Great God Pangu created the primordial world was enough to know its power.
The essence of this technique lies in channeling immense power into oneself, creating an inner world within the body, and eventually, this inner world gradually grows into a larger world, transcending the outer world.
The amount of primordial energy required to create an inner world is beyond description.
Even just creating the initial form of a small world required a level of spiritual energy that exceeded Xiao Ning's expectations.
Looking inward, Xiao Ning could clearly see that the original location of his lower dantian had changed. A chaotic space the size of a fist was now exuding an aura of eternity and immortality.
This is the little world within his body!
It took twenty years and a massive amount of resources to spend, not only exhausting all the resources he had saved, but also receiving tribute from the entire power of the Great Xin Empire.
It was only a few days ago that I managed to open it up.
However, this is only the embryonic form of a small world, far from even reaching the level of a grotto-heaven.
Grotto-heavens, blessed lands, small worlds, minor chiliocosms, middle chiliocosms, great chiliocosms...
The task is arduous and the road ahead is long!
But Xiao Ning believed that as long as he continued to cultivate, this fist-sized nascent world would eventually transform into a vast and boundless great world, just like the creation of the world by the great god Pangu.
It was precisely because of the existence of this small world that Xiao Ning had the confidence that no one could stop him in this Middle Thousand World; at worst, he could just run away.
The strength of Guanyin Bodhisattva appears to be only at the level of a True Immortal. It is likely that Tathagata is only at the level of a Supreme Celestial Immortal, and certainly not an Immortal Golden Immortal.
However, with the help of the Small World and the cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, Xiao Ning, who was invincible among his peers, was truly not afraid of anyone.
Hearing Xiao Ning's confident words, Wang Mang's eyes lit up, and he asked with a slight tremor, "Is what Master Xiao said true? Could it be... that you have successfully created your own small world?"
"That's right, I just successfully opened it up a few days ago. My current strength is comparable to that of a Celestial Immortal. As for Guanyin Bodhisattva, hehe, I can suppress her with a wave of my hand!"
Xiao Ning nodded and said casually.
"Excellent! Now I have nothing to fear!"
Wang Mang said excitedly, "By the way, Master Xiao, that monkey... what do you think? Can you beat it?"
"When the Monkey King wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, he was only a newly ascended immortal and had not yet become a supreme celestial being. For the past five hundred years, he has been suppressed under the Five Elements Mountain, neglecting his cultivation. He is even inferior to Guanyin. I can suppress him with a wave of my hand!"
Xiao Ning pondered for a moment, then nodded and said.
"That's good, that's good! I haven't been able to eat or sleep well these past few years, but now I can finally get a good night's rest!"
Wang Mang rubbed his hands together excitedly, thought for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he chuckled, "Master Xiao, I have an idea, hehe!"
"What kind of mischievous idea are you up to now?"
Xiao Ning glanced at him sideways.
"Master Xiao, think about it. The nightmare the emperor mentioned is most likely caused by that old woman Guanyin. Not only did she trespass on my territory, but she also took the initiative to attack my Great Xin Empire!"
Wang Mang smiled wickedly and said, "She was impolite first, so why don't we... tie her up and demand compensation from Buddha? What do you say?"
"puff!"
Xiao Ning spat out a mouthful of soda, staring at him in disbelief as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world.
Who would have thought that Wang Mang, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would turn bad after following me, Xiao, for so long!
However, what he said seems to have some potential!
"hiss!"
Xiao Ning found it increasingly interesting; Wang Mang's words were like a hook, making one's heart itch with curiosity.
Moreover, Xiao Ning knows his own situation well. Since he started cultivating the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, the resources he needs are simply a bottomless pit.
According to legend, the Buddhist community is wealthy throughout the world, and its wealth is known to all.
If I could rob someone, wow... I'd be rich!
As for the consequences, at worst we can fight against the Western Paradise and the Spirit Mountain. Who's afraid of who comes first?
"Okay, let's do it!"
After careful consideration, Xiao Ning decided to give it a shot.
"Haha, I knew it! Master Xiao would definitely answer!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Mang burst into laughter.
"However, we need to think this through carefully. We mustn't let Guanyin escape. It would be best to catch her by surprise and capture her alive!"
Having made his decision, Xiao Ning began to plan in his mind.
A true immortal can destroy the heavens and the earth with a mere gesture.
If Guanyin escapes by mistake, that's not a big deal, but if the two of them start fighting, this huge Chang'an City could be destroyed.
Guanyin is an outsider; she could simply pack up and leave.
However, for Xiao Ning, this Great New Empire was a country he had built up bit by bit with his own hands, like a child he had raised himself. Xiao Ning could not bear to see this prosperous empire destroyed in his hands.
"Master Xiao is right, we need to think this over carefully!"