Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 805 - 623 Underworld + - 624 One Hundred Thousand Incense_2

Chapter 805: Chapter 623 Underworld + Chapter 624 One Hundred Thousand Incense_2

Yu Changsheng facing the Underworld Taoist alone left him feeling uneasy, so he followed closely behind, in case of any unexpected developments.

Unexpectedly, no such developments occurred.

Yu Changsheng unleashed one move, Cloud Sky Sword Rain, almost turning the Paper Molding Workshop at the base of the city wall into a sieve.

The Underworld Taoist was stunned in an instant.

He released a murky yellow foul-smelling long river, swirling swiftly around himself. But before it could stir up waves, it was shattered into fractures by thousands of sword lights, sweeping him along with his True Form into pieces.

The paper figurines and horses he had placed just started to move but were swept up by the cloud light, disintegrating into countless fragments.

"Such swift swordsmanship."

Su Youxian tugged at his beard with effort, rubbing his chin. For the first time, he felt that the little girl from his memory had finally grown up.

She could already hold her own, effortlessly slaying the Cloud Water Sect’s great enemy.

She was no longer the pitiful child with tear-streaked cheeks, hugging his leg and calling him "Grandpa."

"Indeed, with such swordsmanship, even encountering the Brahma Heaven Sect’s Dharma Manifestation Realm cultivators would be no disadvantage. The entire world is hers to tread."

Zhou Ping’an praised her endlessly as well.

Friends, companions, mentors, and subordinates around him were all flourishing. Finally, in this world, there was confidence to stand firm, no longer as before, in a state of neither stability nor shelter.

’Northern Garrison, once we cross this threshold, the path ahead will be smooth.’

Zhou Ping’an thought so as his Heavenly Eye scanned the city surroundings. He noticed all foreign energies had vanished, leaving only a vast and majestic azure military aura enveloping the four corners.

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Chapter 624: Ten Thousand Incense Offerings

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"My Cloud Crane Real Form is transforming rapidly."

In the midst of marveling, Yu Changsheng’s delighted exclamation rang in his ears.

She couldn’t resist showing her True Form, regardless of the astonished and admiring gazes from some citizens nearby, embodying a sense of carefree boldness with an "I do as I please" attitude.

The sight of the exceedingly majestic and graceful white crane True Form revealed a crimson mark emerging atop its head. The front third of its wings transformed from white feathers into golden hues. Sharp auras emanated from those feathers, giving a single glance the sensation of one’s eyes slightly narrowing.

"Qi Fortune, the return of Qi Fortune—everyone is enjoying the rising tide; even the old Taoist is benefitting from it."

Su Youxian let out a gasp of admiration, and at his side, two orange-yellow wing shadows floated. His form twisted and shifted like a spirit bird traversing the sky, instantly changing seventeen or eighteen positions.

"Indeed, having cleared the latent danger in Chitong County, perhaps there’s further progress made elsewhere. In my judgment, it’s most likely the schemes of the Red Lotus Army being severed halfway. I wonder if they’ve abandoned their plans for an ambush."

Zhou Ping’an’s perception exceeded Yu Changsheng’s.

With each breath, he discovered his True Kunpeng Form Real Form condensing step by step.

If earlier it resembled wood, now it seemed to be transitioning into stone.

Real Form differs between beings.

Once condensed to perfection, overlapping with the physical body in full harmony, the True Form will foster spirituality, truly bringing itself to life, seamlessly merging with Heaven and Earth Vital Energy. Its movements would unleash boundless mana, elevating attack, defense, and speed to entirely new heights.

This constitutes Dharma Form.

Dharma Form ensures immortality, rendering the True Body indestructible.

Yet, breaking through a Dharma Form proves exceedingly difficult.

The higher-level the Dharma Form, the more resilient it becomes. Reaching this realm means more than simply gaining another life.

Take Old Monk Xuanming, for instance, who manifests the Bodhi Golden Body Dharma Form. Ordinary attacks are to him as mere drizzle; injuring him proves extremely challenging.

If not for Zhou Ping’an landing a Gathering Power strike surpassing the critical threshold, shattering both his Golden Body and flesh together, the battle would likely have stretched on for numerous rounds, giving the monk ample opportunity to escape.

Zhou Ping’an originally reckoned that cultivating to the True Martial Dharma Form Realm would demand an exceedingly long stretch of time, perhaps a year or two.

To his surprise, merely securing the Jiangzhou five prefectures and experiencing a surge in Destiny boosted his cultivation speed significantly without any additional effort.

At this rate, with territorial expansion continuing steadily.

As the chief beneficiary.

Graced by Qi Fortune.

Could he perhaps ascend to the Dharma Form Realm simply by enjoying a few leisurely sleeps?

Of course, achieving such heights requires much more than governing a single province.

’Northern Army and Divine General—those remain tough challenges.’

Feeling the rapid evolution of his True Kunpeng Form, Zhou Ping’an hesitated before preparing to set off. After a moment’s thought, he stopped again.

It wouldn’t hurt to wait a little longer.

Strength matters most.

Perhaps he could obtain large quantities of Starlight Energy from the Traveling Envoys to refine his Body Orifices first.

Zhou Ping’an turned northward, pondering briefly before saying, "Uncle Master Yu, since your cultivation has recently advanced, let’s take a day for you to consolidate your power, then we set out together tomorrow."

"One day, huh? That should be enough."

Yu Changsheng gleefully returned to her lodging, skipping dinner altogether.

The path of cultivation, when it stagnates without progress for prolonged periods, is dull and uninspiring.

But when visible improvements emerge, nothing compares to the addictive thrill it brings.

Yu Changsheng had recently become captivated by cultivation.

Her originally carefree and lively personality had shifted somewhat.

Not only had she grown calmer, but she’d also begun to seclude herself in her private quarters, rarely seen by anyone.

"So quick to leave?"

Zhou Ping’an found it slightly amusing. Parting ways with Su Youxian, he, too, entered his Quiet Room.

This time, wasting no opportunity, he cautiously extracted from his spatial storage the Identity Jade gifted by the Shadow Pavilion.

Imbuing it with Divine Thought, he poured himself in.

In his ears, faint murmurs stirred, while light and shadows flickered around him, producing countless snowflakes and warped ripples.