Chapter 180: New Qi Refining Method: Heavenly Messenger, Lead the Mission

Chapter 180: A Brand New Qi Refining Method: Heavenly Dao Envoy, Grand Entrance.

As Jiang Li clicked confirm, the System prompt sounded again.

【The Cultivation Technique, “Supreme Divine Thunder Induction Heart Sutra,” begins to mend its own shortcomings, deeply communicate with the will of Heaven, converse with the will of Heaven, and comprehend that the path of the Heavenly Dao should be based on Supreme righteous Qi, with thunder as its blade, and the heart of profound mystery as its bridge, to construct the very order of the Universe.】

【Evolution complete.】

【Brand new Cultivation Technique: Supreme Profound Azure Divine Heart Sutra.】

【Supreme Profound Azure Divine Heart Sutra: The body transforms into the Celestial Pivot, the heart reflects the Profound Azure; wielding thunder as a blade, patrolling on behalf of the Heaven; words become Law, thoughts give birth to Dao; controlling the profound Heavenly Dome; upon cultivating to Major Achievement, my will is the will of Heaven, my words are the Heavenly Laws, and I can wield the Supreme Dao Handle.】

Jiang Li gasped.

My will is the will of Heaven, my words are the Heavenly Laws. He still says he doesn’t want to replace the Heavenly Dao.

The brand new Qi Refining Method, “Supreme Profound Azure Divine Heart Sutra,” after Fusion and sublimation, openly sets the goal of uniting the body with Heaven and controlling the Heavenly Dao, aiming to construct an ideal world of utmost righteousness, impartiality, and truth according to his will.

Such a goal was incredibly grand.

The Supreme Profound Mystery Canon merely aimed to become a Heavenly Dao Envoy, which, in layman’s terms, meant being a subordinate. However, the brand new Qi Refining Method skipped the more intimate stage of being a son and directly made himself the father.

Six hundred sixty-six.

Jiang Li exclaimed, “Awesome!”

Afterward.

He began to examine the effects of the brand new Qi Refining Method after its Fusion and sublimation.

The moment he thought about it.

A message from the will of Heaven arrived, beginning to present itself in a way he could understand.

【Name: Jiang Li.】

【Race: Human Race.】

【Age: 23.】

【Realm: Golden Core Middle Stage.】

【Identity: Heavenly Mystery Holy Son of Tianxuan Holy Land, Possession body of Ten Thousand Desires Demon Lord, impersonation body of Ten Thousand Desires Demon Lord.】

【Cultivation Technique: Supreme Profound Azure Divine Heart Sutra, Imperial World-Shocking Divine Art, Controlling Spirit Severing Thought Art, Xuantian Dragon Slaying Sword, Nine Heavens Wind and Thunder Void Escape Secret Canon, Original Divine Fire True Understanding, Formless Myriad Transformations Art.】

【Strength Ranking: golden core rankings number one (expandable), Nascent Soul Rankings number one (expandable), Soul Transformation Rankings last place (expandable).】

【Human Race Luck: 5% (Path to Human Dao Supreme has been activated)】

【Heavenly Dao Affinity: 32% (Patrolling on behalf of Heaven)】

【Note: This character possesses immeasurable Karma, is favored by the Heavenly Dao, is free from illness and disaster, is blessed with Luck, and possesses extraordinary Comprehension Ability.】

【Evaluation: Elementary Child of Luck.】

Looking at this attribute panel, which was similar to the System panel, Jiang Li was shocked.

Holy cow.

The Heavenly Dao message had turned into a gamified attribute panel because of his Comprehension Ability.

It was indeed very similar to the System’s attribute panel, but it contained many more detailed descriptions.

Strength rankings, Human Dao Luck value, Heavenly Dao Affinity, and a comprehensive evaluation… wait.

Is the Heavenly Dao also this gossipy? It even has strength rankings?

Jiang Li was somewhat surprised.

With a thought, the golden core rankings automatically expanded.

This was not a quality ranking of special Golden Core, but a strength ranking.

The first page only displayed the top hundred strongest Golden Core Stage Cultivators.

【golden core rankings.】

【First: Jiang Li.】

【Second: Dao Xuan (Breaking through).】

【Third: Jian Wansheng (Breaking through).】

【Seventh: Xuan Tianji.】

【Twenty-third: Huo Wushuang.】

…【Twenty-fifth: Zhao Qingxuan.】

Jiang Li looked down from the top, and as expected, the top spot was his.

He, in the Golden Core Middle Stage, was already an invincible existence below Soul Transformation. To be unhumble, even if he called himself the “Strongest Golden Core,” no one would dare to refute him. In this Domain, no one could contend with him, no matter how top-tier a Prodigy they were.

Below that were two names that were not entirely unfamiliar.

Dao Xuan was the Dao Sect’s Daoist, and Jian Wansheng was the Sword Sect’s Sword Cultivator. He had only learned this recently.

Before reaching a certain level, he didn’t even know the names of the Daoist or Sword Cultivator… damn this information-monopolized world.

However, Xuan Tianji being ranked seventh somewhat surprised Jiang Li.

After all.

On the special golden core rankings, Xuan Tianji’s Star Golden Core barely made it into the top ten. This ranking, to a certain extent, represented the Cultivator’s strength limit; among those in the same Realm, the stronger the special Golden Core condensed, the stronger the Cultivator’s strength.

Xuan Tianji being able to rank seventh on the Golden Core strength rankings with a tenth-ranked Golden Core meant that the Great Evolution Star Technique, a Divine Ability that could discern an opponent’s trajectory, definitely played a significant role.

Huo Wushuang, the Holy Son Candidate of Fire God Peak, ranked twenty-third, which made Jiang Li realize that the Ten Great Immortal Sects and Ten Demonic Sects definitely hid a considerable number of Prodigies.

And Zhao Qingxuan ranked twenty-fifth. This level had already reached the Holy Son Candidate sequence, and she was even among the outstanding ones. However, Jiang Li estimated that the Heavenly Dao probably also included his Martial Dao will in her ranking.

If he activated the Martial Dao will on Zhao Qingxuan, she would instantly gain some Physical Body bonus from the Body Refinement Method “Imperial World-Shocking Divine Art,” possessing combat power not inferior to the Nascent Soul level. Ranking twenty-fifth was very normal.

Next was the Nascent Soul Rankings.

【Nascent Soul Rankings.】

【First: Jiang Li (Golden Core Middle Stage)】

【Second: Mo Wutian (Mid-Stage Nascent Soul)】

【Third: Hai Wuhai (Peak Nascent Soul)】

…【Eighth: Xue Qiankun (Early Stage Nascent Soul)】

【Ninth: Dao Xuan (Half-step Nascent Soul)】

【Tenth: Jian Wansheng (Half-step Nascent Soul)】

…【Twelfth: Zhao Tianxing (Mid-Stage Nascent Soul)】

【Twenty-fourth: Su Miaoyin (Mid-Stage Nascent Soul)】

Looking at this Nascent Soul Rankings, Jiang Li secretly marveled.

There were indeed hidden experts among Nascent Soul Cultivators, and even the Sword Cultivator was almost kicked out of the top ten.

Mo Wutian, ranked second, was another unfamiliar name. A Mid-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator possessing seemingly invincible strength below Soul Transformation was definitely a top-tier Holy Son-level Prodigy. Jiang Li’s mind conjured the name of the First Demonic Sect: Original Demonic Sect’s Demonic Lord.

Jiang Li scrolled down further. There were no names of Thunder Mountain, Qin Wudao, or his teacher Zhang Song in the top hundred.

It was normal to think about it.

In an era ruled by Immortal Sects, the number of Nascent Soul Cultivators was no less than a thousand, with over a hundred at the Peak Nascent Soul alone. Unless they were top-tier Prodigies like Daoist or Sword Cultivator, they would need at least Mid-Stage Nascent Soul to Late Stage Nascent Soul cultivation to rank in the top hundred.

As for the Soul Transformation Rankings, Jiang Li barely recognized anyone.

When he scrolled to the very last one, which was the five hundred and twelfth place, he saw his own name.

【Soul Transformation Rankings.】

…【Five hundred and twelfth: Jiang Li.】

The weakest Soul Transformation. Was it necessary to display this? It would be better to just let him dominate the Golden Core and Nascent Soul rankings.

Jiang Li silently complained.

Of course.

Since the Heavenly Dao ranked him this way, it meant he indeed possessed the power of Soul Transformation, but it could only be used to abuse Cultivators below Soul Transformation. Above Soul Transformation, he couldn’t defeat a single one.

Jiang Li secretly thought: The only attack he could use to threaten Soul Transformation Cultivators was the Great Sun Sword Qi. His methods were singular, consumption was immense, and limited by his cultivation, the intensity was not high. Even if he squeezed his potential, he could only unleash the Sword Killing Force power three times, at most eroding 20% of a Soul Transformation Cultivator’s Spiritual Body, and then he would be exhausted.

He had a very clear understanding of his own position.

Unless he relied on external forces, namely the Limitless Sword or System Hosting, he did not yet possess the capital to contend with Soul Transformation Cultivators.

Of course.

Soon, this ranking would change.

The Body Refinement Method “Imperial World-Shocking Divine Art” breaking through to the third layer was only a matter of time. He also had a second Great Sun Sword Qi he could condense, and his cultivation was about to advance to Late Stage Golden Core. Once these three were achieved, he would truly possess the ability to kill Soul Transformation Cultivators.

With that thought.

Jiang Li continued to look down.

The Human Race Luck value was a special effect activated by the Qi Refining Method in savior mode. Killing alien race could collect it, and the ultimate goal was to become the Human Dao Supreme. However, the 5% value seemed a bit meager. To know its use, he still needed to collect more Human Race Luck.

However, the Heavenly Dao Affinity made Jiang Li pay more attention.

He guessed that the increase in Heavenly Dao Affinity also meant that his Heavenly Dao Authority was getting higher and higher. The Elementary Child of Luck was a manifestation of this effect. In the end, it should be the Heavenly Dao Envoy that the Seven-Colored Elk’s true spirit mentioned.

However, this should be his own version, not the System version.

After all.

The System could inquire of Heaven and borrow from Heaven at any time, so how could its affinity be a mere 32%?

At this moment.

Another System prompt sounded.

【Ding, the Cultivation Technique “Supreme Profound Azure Divine Heart Sutra” received Heavenly Dao message, was extremely angry, the alien race are rampant, they must be destroyed. Therefore, it bestowed upon itself the responsibility of a Heavenly Dao Envoy, to patrol on behalf of Heaven, and eradicate all factors deemed to disrupt the balance of the myriad worlds.】

Ah?

Can the Qi Refining Method now bestow new identities upon itself?

Heavenly Dao Envoy?

Is this not trying to usurp the Heavenly Dao?

Amidst his mutterings.

Jiang Li, being managed by the Cultivation Technique, moved.

As he moved, celestial phenomena followed. Wherever he passed, clouds dispersed, mist cleared, and murky Qi purified itself. Golden Law runes and chains, faintly visible, naturally encircled his body, slowly flowing, imbued with Dao charm, displaying Heavenly might.

Jiang Li was startled.

Damn.

This Heavenly Dao Envoy’s way of travel was too high-profile.

It was completely carving the words “I’m awesome” on his forehead.

Qi Refining Method, you’ve also gone bad. Are you starting to put on airs when you travel now?

Amidst a myriad of colorful glows and auspicious Qi, Jiang Li disappeared above Tianxuan Holy Land, walking through the clouds, his patrol effects fully maxed out.

The astonishing phenomena he caused attracted a large number of Xuan Peak Lords in the Soul Transformation Stage and above.

No other reason.

As Soul Transformation Cultivators, they were the most sensitive to Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and Heaven and Earth Laws. The higher their cultivation, the more they could perceive the phenomena between Heaven and Earth. It felt as if the Incarnation of the Heavenly Dao itself had descended upon the mortal world.

They were secretly alarmed: What had Jiang Li done again? The Heavenly Dao aura on him was too strong, giving them the illusion that the Heavenly Dao itself had personally intervened.

Sect Master Great Hall.

Holy Master of Heavenly Mystery looked at the departing Jiang Li, equally amazed. He speculated: This Saint must have gained some inspiration from the Immortal Rank Cultivation Technique “Supreme Profound Mystery Canon,” leading to a deeper understanding of communicating with the will of Heaven, which then triggered this phenomenon.

“What Heaven-Defying Comprehension Ability! Even without cultivating the Supreme Profound Mystery Canon, he can still comprehend something from the Cultivation Technique. With his perception of the will of Heaven, he will probably soon reach the point of receiving Heavenly Dao messages.”

“Star Gazing Sect became the Third Immortal Sect precisely because they could receive Heavenly Dao messages under specific conditions, seizing Opportunities and making arrangements in advance. I heard Star Gazing Sect is already planning to establish the golden core rankings, Nascent Soul Rankings, and Soul Transformation Rankings, but the information they received is incomplete, so they cannot create a complete ranking. But now… Jiang Li will also be able to soon.”

Holy Master of Heavenly Mystery’s eyes showed a hint of anticipation.

His greatest wish in life was to elevate Tianxuan Holy Land to a new height, but limited by his Aptitude and ability, he could only maintain the position of the Fourth Immortal Sect. There was no hope of further advancement.

But now it was different.

A world-shaking, Heaven-Defying Prodigy had been born in the Holy Land. Jiang Li’s appearance made him see the possibility of Tianxuan Holy Land becoming the First Immortal Sect, especially after personally witnessing “Heavenly Departure Holy Emperor’s” feat of unifying the Cultivation World, which further solidified this possibility.

After thinking for a moment.

He summoned Xuan Tianji.

“You’ve heard about the Yao Race trial, haven’t you? You go too, fight alongside the Saint. Staying by his side is definitely the right choice. Even if you only become one of his great generals, your status will be incomparable to that of Tianxuan Holy Land.”

Xuan Tianji was greatly astonished.

Before Jiang Li participated in the Saint assessment, his teacher merely offered him advice and let him choose. Now, however, he explicitly told him that even becoming Jiang Li’s subordinate was better than presiding over Tianxuan Holy Land.

This was too absurd.

That was an Immortal Sect. Whose subordinate could compare in status to an Immortal Sect?

What exactly did his teacher see during the Saint assessment?

“Yes.”

…On the other side.

Jiang Li traveled through the Cultivation World, flying towards the location of the Piaomiao Dynasty.

He was incredibly flashy along the way.

However, unlike the previous phenomena that were believed to be the emergence of a treasure, this time, due to the majestic Heavenly might, few dared to approach. Especially those targets entangled with sin, they felt as if they were locked onto by a gaze of thunderous judgment, as if they could be struck by lightning at any moment. They were scared half to death, running as far as possible, not daring to approach within ten thousand meters of him.

“MAD, this Heavenly Dao message is treating me like a trash can, stuffing all sorts of messages into my brain.”

Jiang Li secretly grumbled.

He was somewhat displeased.

The newly evolved Qi Refining Method, “Supreme Profound Azure Divine Heart Sutra,” in addition to the visualized detailed attribute panel, also kept him in a state of constantly receiving Heavenly Dao messages while in Cultivation Technique Hosting status.

These Heavenly Dao messages were arranged into text and displayed before him.

They were disorganized.

【At three o’clock, there is a Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s Immortal Cave where he perished, containing three hundred Spirit Stones and one Spiritual Artifact.】

【At ten o’clock, a Heaven And Earth Treasure has emerged, a second-tier spiritual fruit. Consuming it can improve Aptitude.】

【Nine days later, the Scarlet Flame Holy Dynasty will organize a new round of war, led by a Peak Nascent Soul Cultivator, to bypass the rear of the Piaomiao Dynasty and capture Li Province in one fell swoop.】

【…】

Within a minute, hundreds of similar Heavenly Dao messages flooded his mind.

Looking at these messages, Jiang Li’s Divine Sense extended, and sure enough, at three o’clock and ten o’clock, he discovered the Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s Immortal Cave and Heaven And Earth Treasure mentioned in the Heavenly Dao messages.

He thought to himself: This Qi Refining Method has evolved into an intelligence System, and it’s a Heavenly Dao version, too. All sorts of information flood in at once, treating his brain like a Heavenly Dao processor.

“Block irrelevant messages.”

Jiang Li silently thought.

The next second.

The intelligence information before him decreased by ninety-eight percent.

The latest three messages were all related to the Piaomiao Dynasty.

【Imperial Dynasty News: The Piaomiao Dynasty is preparing a grand welcoming ceremony for the Heavenly Mystery Holy Son and plans to confer upon him the title of “King Li,” enjoying the special privilege of a One-Word Parallel King, with status equal to Emperor Zhangwu.】

【Yao Race News: The Yao Race vanguard will arrive at the Piaomiao Imperial City at dusk, announcing the trial to the world and attracting Cultivators from all over the world.】

【Tianxuan Holy Land News: Tianxuan Holy Land has assembled a team of thirty True Disciples, led by Xuan Tianji, who will arrive at the Piaomiao Imperial City three days later.】

Jiang Li was surprised.

It seems the Qi Refining Method is now heading to Piaomiao Imperial City for this Yao Race vanguard.

According to the Qi Refining Method’s philosophy, alien race are all detrimental factors affecting the balance of Heaven and Earth and should be completely eradicated, not a single one left behind. This vanguard naturally would be no exception.

This intelligence-gathering ability has great potential.