Chapter 5, The Vast World

Mu Chen blinked his eyes. The fact that Mu Feng was able to rise from nothing and carve out this vast Mu Domain in the Northern Spirit Realm, becoming a renowned powerhouse in the Northern Spirit Realm, is quite impressive in itself. And if even he speaks highly of her, just how formidable must that woman be?

Transforming oneself into a pagoda, certifying the path of the spirit

However, regarding this "Great Pagoda Technique," even Mu Feng is not entirely clear about its exact rank. He only vaguely indicates that this thing seems to be extremely powerful. As for why it is so powerful, his reasoning is... because your mother is very, very powerful...

Is it still because of this

What is going on

Is it because of the Great Pagoda Technique

This peculiar meridian route is extremely difficult to operate. Even though Mu Chen exerts himself to control it, he continues to fail repeatedly. However, he remains free from any sense of impatience and maintains a calm state of mind, operating it time and again.

The black paper quietly floated within the sea of air, allowing that dark spiritual energy to nourish it, exuding an inexplicable mystery amidst its ancient simplicity

With the infusion of spiritual energy, the jade tablet suddenly emitted a faint humming sound, and then the darkness began to be torn apart, as if something was burrowing into Mu Chen's body through his palm

Mu Chen organized his chaotic thoughts and then turned his gaze to the dark jade slip in his hand. In ten days, he would be facing Liu Yang, who also possessed initial-stage Spirit Movement Realm strength and had a human-level spiritual vein. Although he had encountered individuals with even stronger spiritual veins than Liu Yang in the Spirit Road, the Spirit Road was indeed somewhat peculiar.

The world outside is where the true splendor lies, captivating and stirring the soul.

Mu Chen suddenly felt a stirring in his mind, and he saw a streak of black light flashing from the depths of the Qi Sea, ultimately hovering above the dark spiritual energy.

Martial Ancestor

The black light flickered and finally revealed its true form, which turned out to be a thin sheet of black paper. On the black paper, there were no words at all, only some extremely vague and peculiar patterns that could be faintly discerned.

Mu Chen gazed at the dark-colored jade slip in his hand, a tender smile appearing on his youthful face. Then, let it begin from here...

The so-called Spirit Path is, in fact, an immensely vast trial ground. The creators of the Spirit Path are the "Five Great Academies." Every three years, the Spirit Path is opened, and the selection of participants is quite peculiar. It is not a human choice, but rather determined by a divine artifact known as the "Mirror of Judgment." This selection process is varied and extraordinary, but those who are chosen by this artifact are mostly individuals of exceptional talent. Generally speaking, as long as one can successfully pass through the trials of the Spirit Path, they will be able to smoothly advance to the cultivation of the "Five Great Academies." This is not a human choice, but rather determined by a divine artifact known as the "Mirror of Judgment." This selection process is varied and extraordinary, but those who are chosen by this artifact are mostly individuals of exceptional talent. Generally speaking, as long as one can successfully pass through the trials of the Spirit Path, they will be able to smoothly advance to the cultivation of the "Five Great Academies."

The sound of the bell gradually faded away. The cultivation mantra contained too much, most of which was beyond Mu Chen's reach at present. Therefore, he wisely chose to temporarily accept only those parts that he could bear and understand. However, even so, the obscurity of the mantra still caused a slight pain in his head, for he had never encountered such an intricate and profound mantra before

Mu Chen's hand clenched slightly; that place was one he absolutely had to go to. It was not only to fulfill his promise to her, but also because only by leaving the "Five Great Courtyards" could he gain the qualification to establish himself in the outside world

Upon entering the Spirit Path, these selectors were informed that in order to pursue the highest power, one must possess an unwavering will that cannot be shaken by anything. Only by mastering this will can one truly become a strong individual

However, although it is claimed to be a lower realm, those who can ascend from the lower realm to the vast world almost all possess extraordinary talents. They must be the top-tier powerhouses in each realm; otherwise, they would not be able to break through the constraints of their respective realms.

A title of great authority, although they hail from a lower realm, according to Mu Chen's speculation, they are likely considered true supremes even in this vast world. That Martial Ancestor once stirred up tremendous waves in this vast world; it is said that he single-handedly charged into the Ice Spirit Clan, a colossal entity in this vast world. The entire strength of the Ice Spirit Clan was unable to withstand the man wielding the Thunder Staff. That battle was earth-shattering, and when this event spread, the vast world was shaken. Moreover, it is rumored that his astonishing act was merely to rescue the one he loved.

Buzz

"If Mother is so remarkable, how could she have fallen for Father?" Mu Chen smirked, realizing that Father must have had a beautiful encounter with Mother in his youth; it should make for a wonderful story

Mu Chen pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head. Although the black paper was mysterious, it was evident that the earlier commotion was not caused by it

The Spirit Path is formed by a particular plane, in which no one can utilize any energy. In other words, within that Spirit Path, neither spiritual energy nor the fighting energy and elemental force that come from other planes can be employed.

At this point, the curiosity in Mu Chen's eyes grew even stronger. He rotated his palm, and a stream of black spiritual energy emerged in his palm. Then, he slowly closed his hand, and his gaze gradually became more fervent.

These supreme beings from the lower realms, even upon arriving in this vast world, remain as charismatic as ever, exuding an overwhelming presence.

At this moment, the spiritual energy could truly be referred to as genuine spiritual power. Moreover, although this dark spiritual energy appeared calm and restrained, Mu Chen could vaguely sense that beneath that tranquility lay a kind of chilling sharpness and dominance that was unsettling.

However, the resolute Mu Chen did not believe that it was merely an illusion

Mu Chen's thoughts raced as he finally turned his gaze towards the dark spiritual energy in the sea of qi. After pondering for a long time, he found no clues at all, and thus he could only gradually give up. This Great Pagoda Technique was left to him by his mother. Although he had never seen her, he firmly believed in one principle: his mother would never leave him anything that was not good for him

Generally, this method can also be used to roughly distinguish the grade of a volume of spiritual formula.

This process lasted an entire afternoon, and after experiencing countless failures, a strand of spiritual energy finally emerged successfully from the last meridian pathway under the careful control of Mu Chen

Om

Sunlight shines into the courtyard, where dense branches extend, forming beams of light. Within these beams, tiny specks of light dance, making the entire courtyard appear exceptionally transparent

After much contemplation without any fruitful outcome, Mu Chen ultimately had no choice but to give up, suppressing the matter. He once again focused on the dark spiritual power that lingered in his sea of energy. According to the teachings of the mantra, the Great Pagoda Technique should be divided into three realms: the first is Foundation Establishment, the second is Form Condensation, and the third is Tower Transformation

He wants to come and see just how powerful this Great Pagoda Technique really is

When the spiritual energy finally emerged from the last meridian, the originally crystalline spiritual energy began to change instantly, its hue gradually turning a deep black, emanating a profound color.

For thousands of years, the majority of the top-tier experts emerging from the "Five Great Academies"—about seventy to eighty percent—have participated in the trials of the Spirit Path. This underscores the significance of the training provided by the Spirit Path, which is also the primary reason why so many talents are drawn to it.

Was that inexplicable resonance and vibration from it

It is evident that Mu Chen possesses an astonishing talent; otherwise, he would not have obtained the qualification for the Spirit Path. He immersed himself in the profundities of the cultivation formula, comprehending its subtleties. After a long while, he finally began to channel spiritual energy, operating according to the meridian routes outlined in the cultivation formula. These meridian routes were quite peculiar; if one were to follow the map, one would discover that these routes seemed to form a strange tower-like structure within the body. Operating according to the meridian routes outlined in the cultivation formula, these routes were indeed quite unusual; if one were to follow the map, one would find that they appeared to create a bizarre tower-like shape within the body.

The spiritual energy quietly flowed along those peculiar meridian pathways, and this initial circulation was evidently an extreme drain on energy. However, Mu Chen endured the slight fatigue and made every effort to maintain the perfection of the spiritual energy's operation

The profound and obscure incantations echoed quietly in Mu Chen's mind, much like the ancient chime of a bell. He promptly focused his spirit, firmly committing these cultivation mantras to memory.

However, Mu Chen also understands that he has not yet reached that level of understanding with the books. Nevertheless, he believes that as long as he is given enough time, he will certainly be able to achieve it

Once, Mu Chen had eavesdropped on a high-level meeting at the North Spirit Academy and heard some information regarding the remarkable individuals from the lower realms. Among them, the most famous were two individuals, whose names Mu Chen did not know, but he had heard of their titles.

Mu Chen quickly regained his composure, a sense of uncertainty rising within him. He hurriedly examined his body but found nothing amiss; the earlier sensation felt as if it were merely an illusion.

Clearly, the spiritual power cultivated through the Great Pagoda Technique is of exceptionally high quality, and it is absolutely incomparable to the spiritual power derived from ordinary techniques

At that moment when the dark spiritual energy lingered in the sea of qi, Mu Chen's body suddenly trembled violently, and a wave of dizziness surged in his mind. Vaguely, it felt as if something deep within his body was resonating and vibrating, a remarkably peculiar sensation that rose from Mu Chen's heart, only to quickly dissipate.

The daughter is very impressive

This dark spiritual energy was absorbed by Mu Chen into his energy sea, where it quietly resided. As he continued his cultivation in the future, this spiritual energy would also grow increasingly vast.

Mu Chen sat cross-legged on the stone chair, one hand supporting his face and the other playing with the rough, dark black jade slip. He ultimately chose this "Great Stupa Technique" as a promise he made to his father.

However, it is evident that he has not even reached the Foundation Establishment stage; he can only be considered at the most preliminary level of entry. To advance into this Foundation Establishment realm, he will require considerable arduous cultivation.

That elegant Emperor Yan is relatively low-key by comparison, but it is rumored that he once visited the Fire Spirit Clan. The Fire Spirit Clan even summoned their ancient ancestor, who had lived for tens of thousands of years, yet they were unable to gain the upper hand against this Emperor Yan, who then left gracefully, leaving the entire Fire Spirit Clan in a state of shock and disbelief.

The selectors entering the Spirit Path will face various life-and-death dangers and harsh trials. In situations where they cannot utilize spiritual power, they can only rely on their pure physical strength, keen senses, and wisdom to navigate through various dangers and challenges. This method of pushing individuals to the brink of death is indeed an effective way to temper one's will.

Regarding the outside world, Mu Chen knows very little, but occasionally he can learn some information from Mu Feng. The vast world he inhabits is boundless and filled with countless races, with the North Spirit Realm being like a grain of sand in the ocean, insignificant. Moreover, the vast world they reside in connects to innumerable planes, yet those planes can only be referred to as lower planes, for this world seems to be of a higher order than those planes. This vast world is indeed the center of countless planes.

Mu Chen felt a slight stir in his heart, unable to suppress his curiosity. The spiritual formula had another important function, which was to amplify spiritual power. Generally speaking, high-grade techniques should be able to amplify spiritual power by five levels, while low-grade spiritual formulas could amplify it by ten levels. The deeper the amplification level, the more powerful the force of the spiritual power when it erupted.

Mu Chen gazed at this mysterious black paper, somewhat lost in thought. He had obtained this item by chance while on the Spirit Path. However, since acquiring it, he had not seen it exhibit any particular function. Yet, he faintly sensed that this mysterious black paper was certainly not an ordinary object. It was just that, at present, he lacked the strength to unravel the secrets it possessed.

In the darkness, Mu Chen's mind stirred, channeling the spiritual energy within his body through the meridians of his arm, ultimately infusing it into the jade slip in his hand

The things left behind by my mother are indeed impressive! Mu Chen thought to himself, drenched in sweat yet feeling a sense of excitement.

I wonder how many levels of amplitude the spiritual power of this Great Pagoda Technique can reach

In the courtyard, Mu Chen slowly opened his tightly shut eyes. He looked at the sweat covering his body and couldn't help but shake his head. The Great Pagoda Technique was indeed difficult to cultivate. This was merely the initial stage, yet it was already so challenging. He truly could not imagine how difficult it would be to reach the so-called "Transformation of the Pagoda" realm.

The Five Great Institutes

Mu Chen gently brought his hands together, and his eyes slowly closed as well. The dark jade slip in his palms emitted a faint warm glow.

Emperor Yan