The so-called present is the current Western Continent, where a super power resides, a power whose fame resounds throughout the vast world.
Its name is the Western Heaven Battle Hall!
The master of the Western Heaven Battle Palace is known as the War Emperor!
This is a genuine Heavenly Supreme!
The Western Heaven Palace, the Emperor of a Hundred Battles, whose battle prowess is unmatched!
This is a proverb that has been passed down through the world. It may be somewhat exaggerated, but it is enough to convey the formidable power of the Western Heaven War Emperor.
Because of the existence of this War Emperor, the Western Heaven War Palace is also one of the super powers in the Great Thousand Worlds. Not only is the Western Heaven Continent its territory, but even some surrounding continents are under its war might and submit to it as their master.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Western War Emperor is the undisputed ruler of this region in the western part of the Great Thousand World, with countless forces, races, and beings submitting to him.
However, most of the time, the Western Heaven Battle Palace is in a detached position. It does not care about the wars between the various forces within its territory, just as a giant does not care about how the ants under its feet fight.
Therefore, although there is a super power in charge, the Western Heaven Continent and the surrounding continents are mostly in a state of mutual warfare. In a sense, it is even more chaotic and bloody than the Tianluo Continent, which does not have a super power in charge.
However, no matter what, the Heavenly Supreme is the strongest in the Great Thousand World. As long as the Western Heaven War Emperor exists, the rules here will not change.
Jiang Liu sensed that he would soon be facing this super-powerful force.
Slowly closing the scroll in his hand, Jiang Liu looked at Luo Qing, who had been standing to the side for a long time, and asked, "Your information on the Western Heaven Battle Palace is incomplete! The Western Heaven Battle Emperor's abilities and supernatural powers, an ancient battle emperor's avatar, and a battle spirit technique—has he never made a move? That shouldn't be the case. As a battle emperor, how could he not make a move? Are his illustrious achievements just boasting?"
Luo Qing scratched his head and shook his head, saying, "No one has actually seen the Western Heaven War Emperor make a move, because once he does, none of his opponents survive. One of his four personal disciples is my father, and some are even stronger than him. All four divine clans of our Little Western Heaven Realm have submitted to the Western Heaven War Palace. Perhaps the Western Heaven War Emperor could wipe us out with a single order, so… we dare not gather too much information about the Western Heaven War Palace. However…"
"But what..." Jiang Liu asked, seeing Luo Qing hesitate.
Luo Qing cleared his throat and said in a low voice, "I've heard that the Western Heaven War Palace has three thousand beauties, and every few years, the Western Heaven Realm holds a beauty pageant, and the winner is guaranteed to enter the Western Heaven War Palace..."
"The Way of the Intercourse of Form and Emptiness!" Jiang Liu naturally did not believe that the Western Heaven War Emperor was purely lustful. With Jiang Liu's knowledge, he was able to see through it.
This dual cultivation of Yin and Yang can lead to the Great Dao. The ancient Emperor Pan of the Yang God world created a harem, containing not just three thousand, but tens of thousands of women. Legend has it that mastering the essence of women and comprehending the Dao of the Interaction of Form and Emptiness is the supreme secret method for achieving Yang Godhood!
"The union of form and emptiness?" Luo Qing was too young to understand the profound mystery hidden beneath the surface.
"You wouldn't understand even if I told you. Tell me, what other secrets does he have?"
"No, the Western Heaven War Emperor is too powerful; we cannot investigate him!"
Jiang Liu opened the scroll in his hand again and read through the information about the ancient war emperor's avatar and the war spirit technique once more.
The scroll records that the ancient War Emperor's Dharma Body ranks twenty-fourth on the list of ninety-nine supreme Dharma Bodies. The cultivation conditions are extremely harsh; only one of the four holy sons of the Western Heaven War Palace has successfully cultivated it.
When unleashing the Ancient War Emperor's Avatar, three orbs of light appear behind him, forming a separate space within which his army is hidden. In battle, this army continuously gathers battle intent, providing it to the user. Combined with his own spiritual power, it generates a continuous stream of battle spiritual energy—a truly wondrous phenomenon. By utilizing the battle intent of the army within this space, the power of supernatural abilities and techniques can be amplified. When necessary, the battle intent can be converted into the user's spiritual power, reducing the consumption of his own battle spiritual energy; this is considered a trump card.
As for the Battle Spirit Technique, it is unparalleled in the vast world, capable of fusing spiritual power with battle intent, its mysteries are unmatched. The spiritual power cultivated from it far surpasses ordinary spiritual power, and is thus called Battle Spirit Power. By circulating the technique, one can transform spiritual power into Battle Spirit Power.
Jiang Liu closed the scroll again and secretly calculated that this Western Heaven War Emperor, since he was called the War Emperor, must be a powerful person who entered the Dao through martial arts and comprehended the Dao of the Intersection of Form and Emptiness. It can be seen that he had reached the end of the martial arts path and could not break through, so he used this Dao to break through.
"Regardless, this Western Heaven War Emperor is definitely a powerful figure that I cannot yet handle..."
Chapter 424 No trouble, just focus on cultivation
Although the Luo Shen Clan has declined, its cultivation manuals are extremely abundant and all-encompassing, covering all aspects of the cultivation system in this world. They are not only comprehensive but also top-notch cultivation methods.
Some even have extremely detailed annotations, written in elegant script, profound yet simple, containing profound truths, which should be the annotations of the Goddess of the Luo River.
It should be noted that her ancestor, Luo Shen, possessed the cultivation level of a Supreme Celestial Being and was one of the top fifteen strongest beings in ancient times. How could the legacy she left behind be weak?
Jiang Liu also gave Luo Tianshen some pointers, which greatly benefited him. He then went into seclusion that day, entrusting all matters, big and small, of the clan to the elders.
Jiang Liu, however, had his son Luo Qing take good care of him.
Jiang Liu had reached the realm of Celestial Immortals and single-handedly crushed the entire world in "Battle Through the Heavens," so he was somewhat arrogant. However, ever since he stepped into the library of the Luo Shen Clan, he has developed a great interest in this vast world.
In the various worlds Jiang Liu entered, the method of physical cultivation was the strongest among the human immortal martial arts of the "Yang God".
The method of cultivating the primordial spirit and comprehending the rules of the universe makes Journey to the West no less impressive than any other world.
As for the path to godhood through incense offerings, array formations and divine patterns, weapon crafting and alchemy... each has its own merits.
After browsing through the library, Jiang Liu found two types of cultivation paths that piqued his interest in the world of "The Great Ruler." One type was called the Supreme Dharma Body, also known as the Supreme Dharma Image. It was the mark of advancing to the Supreme and one of the strongest combat forces of the Heavenly Supreme. Only the Supreme could condense it, thereby controlling the world and possessing the power to destroy the heavens and the earth with every move.
One type is called a spirit array, which uses special methods to create resonance of spiritual energy, thereby triggering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to achieve offensive and defensive effects.
Whether it's the Supreme Dharma Form or the Spirit Array, Jiang Liu can find the corresponding supernatural power within his own cultivation system.
The form of Vairocana Buddha, the body of the ever-creating Buddha...
After cultivating the outward appearance of the soul, the true cultivation lies in the path of Dharma form.
In the world of "The Great Ruler," these Dharma forms and Dharma bodies are divided into three, six, and nine ranks, with ninety-nine ranks being officially recognized. Such detailed classification demonstrates that in this world, Dharma form supernatural powers are already top-tier supernatural powers capable of leading to enlightenment.
The Ninety-Nine Ranks of Dharma Bodies are all terrifying. Their cultivation methods are closely guarded secrets of their respective forces. Only the core members are qualified to cultivate them. In addition to the Ninety-Nine Ranks, there are also ordinary Dharma Bodies, most of which are formed by their own spiritual power and do not have many special abilities, so they are not qualified to be on the list.
The evil race, which is opposed to the human race, also has something similar, called a golem. However, information about this is very scarce, and it is only recorded in some ancient books. Moreover, there is no method of cultivation for it, only a description of its power.
The "Luoshen Dharma Body" of the Luoshen Clan ranks eleventh!
As for spirit arrays, those who cultivate this path are called spirit array masters, and they are similar in principle to the divine patterns and source heaven techniques of "Covering the Sky".
Jiang Liu, with his solid foundation, was naturally extremely interested in this spirit array. He found several related books, verified two methods, and benefited greatly, taking several steps closer to the realm of Source Master.
Jiang Liu even felt that this way of spiritual arrays was far more vast and profound than the way of divine runes in "Covering the Sky".
Jiang Liu spent several days studying this path and discovered a training system for battle formation masters among the vast sea of ancient books.
Ancient texts record that this was a branch of spirit array masters from ancient times, shining brightly during the Great Calamity of Antiquity. These battle array masters led armies of all races on the front lines against the extraterrestrial evil races, becoming the main force in the fight against them. Of course, they also suffered heavy losses. Because of this, their losses were severe, some of their traditions disappeared, and very few survived after the Great Calamity.
A battle formation master is someone who can unite the power of an army to unleash its full potential. If they control a sufficiently powerful legion, they can rival even the Heavenly Sovereign.
"The way of battle formations is to control them with force, which is the lowest way. To control them with the mind is the highest way!" Jiang Liu read the battle formation master's admonition and couldn't help but smile.
This cultivation method is indeed the "path to godhood through incense offerings," but it is not entirely the same. Godhood through incense offerings relies on faith and intention, while this battle formation master relies not only on faith and intention, but also on the indomitable fighting spirit and vast blood energy of the army.
In comparison, while the path to godhood through incense offerings is vast, it is also quite complex, whereas the battle formation master, who gathers the will of the most elite army, is clearly able to go further on the path of enlightenment.
As for the cultivation of "Spirit of Battle Intent," "Battle Seal," and "Battle Pattern," they are nothing more than a combination of battle intent and spirit arrays, serving as means of attack and defense in combat.
"As expected of the vast world, the path of cultivation is indeed profound and extensive. One can see the whole leopard from a spot, and know the ocean from a drop of water. If one can comprehend these two paths of cultivation, one's strength will greatly improve."
Jiang Liu sighed. He had indeed underestimated this world before, thinking that plundering some treasures was enough. Now it seemed that these cultivation methods were the real treasures.
Starting from the basics, Jiang Liu studied for three consecutive days without sleep, and finally mastered his knowledge of supernatural powers related to the Dharmakaya.
The essence of cultivating the true form of Dharma is not the Dharma body manifested by primordial energy, but rather the transformation of inner temperament, soul, and will.
Jiang Liu first came into contact with the will of martial arts, the thunder of the Awakening of Insects and the majestic power of the heavens, and he cultivated the True Martial Dharma Form of Taoism.
He then acquired the "Dan Ding Liu" method of cauldron body cultivation, condensing a five-element cauldron body to transform his physical body, ultimately condensing a "Life-Creating Cauldron Body" and gaining five-element talents. At this point, his Dharma form merged with the power of the five elements.
Upon entering the "Yang Shen" realm, one obtains and visualizes a golden Buddha.
Even now, Jiang Liu can still clearly recall that golden Buddha statue. Its eyes are slightly closed, it sits cross-legged, its hands are in mudra, and its expression is serene. Unlike the majestic Buddha statues in other temples, it exudes a kind of warmth and familiarity.
Even more so, that Buddha was his previous incarnation, the origin of his thousands of lifetimes.
In the world of "Yang Shen", Jiang Liu knew that his will and soul could not subdue that Buddha. If he continued to cultivate, he would only become more and more like the Buddha. Therefore, he decisively abandoned the "True Body Dharma Form of Great Sun Tathagata" that he had cultivated.
Now, Jiang Liu felt that his divine soul was enough to subdue the Buddha above and could be integrated into the Dharma form and supernatural powers.
Now, he no longer simply learns from others' ways, but rather refines and distills them to create his own unique path.
"A majestic and awe-inspiring self-image, and the true form of Amitabha Buddha in the past, are not enough... We must integrate the teachings of all schools to condense a true supreme Dharma body. This world of the Great Ruler contains many primordial Dharma bodies. If I could obtain one to examine, it would be of great use to me. The Luo Shen Dharma body of the Luo Shen Clan ranks eleventh on the list of ninety-nine Dharma bodies. It must possess some profound mysteries. I can examine it..."
Jiang Liu stood up and had just left the library when several young men and women, chatting and laughing, walked towards him.
Several of the girls immediately showed infatuated expressions.
Jiang Liu possessed the physique of an immortal, with skin as smooth as jade, a handsome and refined appearance, and an extraordinary aura. Even with his supernatural powers concealed, he still made people want to take a second look and feel admiration.
Seeing Jiang Liu walk out of the library, the group of youths were somewhat surprised. One of the arrogant youths, seeing the woman beside him with a rosy face, coldly asked, "Who are you? What brings you to the library of my Luo Shen Clan? Which affiliated family are you from?"
Jiang Liu brushed past them, paying no heed to these teenagers whom he considered easily crushable.
Chapter 425 The Luoshen Dharma Body That Only Women Can Cultivate
Jiang Liu brushed past the group of youths, ignoring them. He was still thinking about the "Luo Shen Dharma Body" of the Luo Shen Clan. Since Luo Tianshen was in seclusion, he could only go to Luo Qing.
"..."
As Jiang Liu brushed past him, the arrogant young man's expression froze. Clearly, no one had ever been so presumptuous in front of him before.
Moreover, it can be confirmed that these young men hold a high position within the Luo Shen clan, especially the arrogant young man, who should be a member of the Luo Shen royal family.
However, this also shows that the Luo Shen Clan has been declining more and more over the past hundred years. Most of the core members of the Luo Shen royal family are like maggots, gnawing on this once-great but now declining behemoth.
These teenagers weren't very skilled in cultivation, but they certainly had terrible tempers.
"Are you hard of hearing?" The arrogant boy immediately tried to make a move, but was stopped by the boy next to him.
“The library of my Luo Shen clan is not a place you can come and go as you please. Which elder led you in?” another youth frowned and asked.
The river flowed further and further away, showing no sign of stopping.
"Where did this madman come from? Let's see what you're capable of..."
In an instant, the arrogant youth could not suppress his anger. He drew his long sword and thrust it toward Jiang Liu's back.
Although the core clan members are like maggots, it doesn't mean they haven't learned some skills. It's just that compared to those exceptionally talented individuals, they lack the will to get up at the crack of dawn, train hard in the sweltering summer and freezing winter, and they lack the ambition to reach the peak and the indomitable fighting spirit.
The sword thrust still carried some power, but it was clear that his sword had not been through a life-or-death struggle.
"Smack!"
A crisp slapping sound immediately rang in everyone's ears.
A dashing young figure suddenly appeared, and once again waved his hand, leaving a symmetrical handprint on the arrogant youth's face.
"Brother Qing, you hit me?"
"I'm going to hit you!" Luo Qing took a deep breath and immediately swung his hand again to slap his delicate and handsome face.
It must be said that all the members of the Luo Shen clan are handsome and elegant, natural beauties.
"Smack!"
A bloody tooth arced through the air and landed at the feet of the group of teenagers.