Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 809 - 625: Starlight Energy + - 626: Open 3 Apertures_3

Chapter 809: Chapter 625: Starlight Energy + Chapter 626: Open 3 Apertures_3

Of course, it’s also necessary to guard against the possibility that the counterpart has other schemes they haven’t revealed.

Above all, self-control is key.

Cultivators and the mortal world actually don’t differ all that much.

Too many are willing to risk their lives in pursuit of gain.

If you fail to acknowledge the inherent dangers and recklessly accept tasks, you may obtain abundant resources and swiftly enhance your strength, but eventually, you’ll encounter a task you cannot complete—and that might cost you your life.

It’s akin to entering a casino; you may win ten or even a hundred times, yet lose just once—and end up with nothing.

"Cultivate."

Zhou Ping’an looked up at the bright moonlight streaming through the window, cutting away all chaotic thoughts with firm resolve. He took out the Taiyin Heavenly Star Stone obtained from the Ice and Snow Mage, started channeling the Enlightenment Skill, settled his orifices, and opened the acupoints...

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The next morning.

The County City remained shrouded in silence, while a faint layer of light filtered down from the apex of the heavenly orifice, imparting a soft bluish-gray hue upon the city’s buildings.

Zhou Ping’an opened the window, inhaled deeply the damp chill of morning mist, and with a flicker of his figure, blended into the clouds and mist, soaring upward toward the heavenly heights.

Heading thirty li northward, he found a mountaintop. Listening to the gentle chirping of birds rising early, he spread his hands and grounded himself firmly upon the earth.

A wisp of white energy, a wisp of black energy, spiraled and coalesced within his palms.

He pressed his palms together, his body trembling faintly.

A colossal black-and-white ring radiated outward from him, rippling in all directions.

Boom...

Amid the deafening crash of waves smashing against the shores.

Seven or eight nearby low hills crumbled simultaneously, eruptions of dust mushrooming outward, spanning a radius of three hundred zhang.

"Compared to yesterday, after opening two more orifices, my foundations and strength have grown by a factor of four. Moreover, I’ve comprehended the fusion of the Sun Radiance and Moon Radiance, the synergy of solar and lunar forces, rendering my Qi-Blood vividly harmonious and my physique immensely robust."

"Additionally, I’ve gained insight into the sharpness and killing intent inherent in the third orifice, Golden Brightness."

Zhou Ping’an raised his hand like a blade, slashing downward in one swift motion.

A streak of dazzling white light tore through the earth, extending several hundred zhang forward. Along its path, rocks, trees, and even subterranean metallic ores split cleanly in two.

"This is the augmentation of Golden Brightness, the razor edge of Gold Attribute power. While distinct from the destructive force of the Sky-splitting Slash, its lethality is equally immense, enriching my methods for dealing with adversaries."

"Unfortunately, there are still six unopened body orifices, and I haven’t found suitable Heavenly Star Stones. When the Heavenly Origin Nine Orifices are fully activated, what heights will my physique achieve?"

Zhou Ping’an silently assessed his Divine Martial Realm strength.

In his mind, he roughly estimated that if he could open all Nine Acupoints of Heavenly Cave and achieve completion, his physical combat power alone might rival that of the Divine Martial Realm.

Pairing this with True Martial Dharma Form Realm’s True Yuan attacks—even without divine skills or laws—ordinary Divine Martial Realm practitioners would likely struggle to withstand his might.

"Now, with my current level of power, can I face and hold ground against expedited Divine General Rank opponents?"

Thinking of Yue Chengtian, hailed as the Unbreakable God General, who wielded divine skills and was comparable to the weakest Divine Martial Realm, Zhou Ping’an grew eager to test his limit, curious to see how much of a gap remained and whether he could withstand his opponent’s full-force assault.

"As for that mission, it isn’t particularly urgent—I should first handle the Northern Garrison."

Based on his calculations, the Northern Army had likely reached Guangyun County’s Pinghu County by now. He wondered whether Bai He had already arrived or if Green Lady could hold off the first wave of attacks.

No sense in delaying further.

After testing the limits of his cultivation, Zhou Ping’an felt some confidence growing within. He returned to the County City, summoned his steed, White Tiger, and gave instructions to Zhan Shanhe and Su Youxian. Reuniting with Yu Changsheng, the two men and the tiger departed the city, heading northward.

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