Chapter 19: Complete Breakthrough
As soon as Qu Yi stepped out, he tamed the four demon beasts at the Tianpo level and imprinted his own soul mark on them—two electric eels, one water-piercing lobster, and one sea rat. At that moment, the four beasts lay weakly on the ground, glaring at each other with hatred, even blaming one another. They all accused the others of being too harsh, which allowed Qu Yi to take advantage of them and strip them of their freedom.
Seeing this, Qu Yi said with a smile, “There’s no need for you to blame each other. Since you’re under my control, just obey me. This is fate.”
The four beasts were speechless. Qu Yi didn’t say much more and then took out the Boundless Star Map to go to the Immortal Realm and bring back Fire Venerable. Soon, Qu Yi entered the Tiny Realm Sphere along with Fire Venerable.
The demon senses of the four beasts continued to sense their surroundings, marveling at Qu Yi’s ability to traverse space. At the same time, they felt somewhat relieved—being controlled by such a powerful being with extraordinary abilities wasn’t entirely humiliating.
Inside the Tiny Realm Sphere, Qu Yi, Wood Venerable, Water Venerable, Fire Venerable, and Earth Venerable walked along a stone path by the lake.
“Four Venerables, I’ve already obtained the Realm Heaven Fruit. Now, each of you take one,” Qu Yi said with a smile.
He then took out four Realm Heaven Fruits. The souls of Wood Venerable, Water Venerable, Fire Venerable, and Earth Venerable were on the verge of breaking through to the One-Star Tianpo Immortal level. They believed that by consuming the Realm Heaven Fruits, they would quickly advance in their spiritual realm, and it would also be much easier for them to master their respective world powers in the future.
The four of them immediately took a Realm Heaven Fruit and put it in their mouths. Qu Yi kept smiling, as if he could already see their spiritual realms breaking through to the One-Star Tianpo Immortal level and reaching that cultivation level soon. With their strength elevated to the One-Star Tianpo Immortal level, Qu Yi would naturally be able to move freely in the Immortal Realm, Demon Realm, and Demon Beast Realm.
“You four stay here and absorb the Realm Heaven Fruits. I’ll go help the four beasts recover,” Qu Yi said with a smile.
Wood Venerable, Water Venerable, Fire Venerable, and Earth Venerable nodded smilingly and sat down immediately.
In a special space, Qu Yi reappeared out of thin air and took out many Chaos Crystals, distributing them to the four beasts. Over the years, as Qu Yi’s Chaos Body absorbed the energies of the five elements, it continuously converted those energies into Chaos Energy and compressed them into Chaos Crystals. As a result, the number of Chaos Crystals he possessed was countless.
“Four of you, open your mouths and swallow these Chaos Crystals,” Qu Yi said with a smile.
The souls of the four beasts were under control. Hearing Qu Yi’s words, they had no desire to resist and immediately opened their mouths to absorb the Chaos Crystals around them.
Hua hua, pop pop…
After swallowing the Chaos Crystals, their severely injured bodies emitted various sounds, as if their structures were changing while they recovered.
In just one day, not only were the four beasts fully restored, but they also returned to their human forms, full of energy and vitality.
“Master, those Chaos Crystals are truly amazing. I feel like I can soon reach the cultivation level of a Six-Star Heavenly Soul Fiend,” Lei Ling exclaimed excitedly.
“Me too. The Chaos Crystals have transformed my body,” Lei Kong, Shui Kong, and Cang Yang also said excitedly.
Qu Yi smiled at the four of them, waved his hand, and said, “Alright. I’ll give you some Chaos Crystals regularly from now on. For now, follow me back to the ocean.”
As the four were confused, Qu Yi quickly moved over to them and sent each of them into a Dimension Ball.
Then, he took out the Boundless Star Map and immediately traveled back to the ocean on Tian Su Star. Of course, Qu Yi didn’t want to use the Dimension Balls to cross the underwater secret realm—it was a complete waste of time.
Tian Su Star was a pure ocean planet.
Somewhere underwater, Qu Yi reappeared. He then released Lei Ling, Lei Kong, Shui Kong, and Cang Yang.
“Ah… I feel like I’m back in the ocean.”
“Yes, it seems we’re no longer in the underwater secret realm. Did we leave so quickly?”
“I can’t believe it. Is this real? How did we leave the underwater secret realm so fast?”
The four were filled with surprise.
Qu Yi shook his head smilingly and said lightly, “Alright, stop wondering so much. Now, go back to your respective tribes and bring all your fellow Heavenly Soul Fiend-level members to jointly eliminate the Whirlwater Fish Tribe. Remember, you must get me their Fiend Pills.”
Now that Qu Yi had control over the four beasts, it was as if he had already resolved matters on Tian Su Star. Therefore, he only needed to obtain one Fiend Pill of the Heavenly Soul Fiend level to be able to meet Feng Guan again in the future.
Lei Ling, Lei Kong, Shui Kong, and Cang Yang immediately replied “yes” upon hearing Qu Yi’s words.
Of course, even if Qu Yi hadn’t given this order, the four would have done it anyway. After all, their situation stemmed from the underwater secret realm discovered by the Whirlwater Fish Tribe and the World-Heaven Fruit Tree inside it.
The four left quickly.
“Now, the Spirit Tree is luring the spirit beings in the Origin Veins of Tian Su Star. I believe it won’t be long before it can control all of them. The four beasts have also become my pets. Tian Su Star is essentially under my rule now. Once matters here are settled, all I need to do is wait for Cat Two to send news, after which I’ll head to Tian Xian Star in the Tu Ba Star Region.”
Qu Yi muttered to himself as the four left.
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Inside the Origin Veins Cave of Tian Su Star.
On the towering red Spirit Tree, all 600 spirit beings in the cave had gathered on the tree to rest. Ever since they discovered how comfortable it was to stay on the Spirit Tree, they gradually lost their vigilance and slowly moved there all, never questioning why the tree suddenly appeared in the Origin Veins Cave.
It’s no wonder—spirit beings are energy entities; they wouldn’t even consider something as complex as a conspiracy.
“Qu Yi, come here. All the spirit beings have gathered around me,” the core of the Spirit Tree transmitted a thought to Qu Yi.
In an instant, Qu Yi actually appeared on the Spirit Tree.
At the same time, under the control of the core, all the branches and leaves around where the 600 spirit beings rested quickly absorbed energy, attaching each spirit being to the leaves. Then the branches curled up, enclosing them all.
“Haha, Spirit Tree, you’re truly amazing,” Qu Yi praised at the right moment.
Immediately afterward, with the help of the Artifact God, he used the ‘Soul Planting Technique’ on each spirit being, taking control of them all.
Only after all the spirit beings were under Qu Yi’s control did the Spirit Tree relax its branches and return to its ten-meter-sized tree form.
“Qu Yi, are there any more Origin Veins Caves? I want to go help you capture more spirit beings,” the core called out excitedly.
The core felt a strong sense of achievement from luring the spirit beings and capturing them all at once. It now longed for a new Origin Veins Cave to go to.
Qu Yi smiled and winked. “Spirit Tree, don’t worry. There are plenty of Origin Veins Caves. I think I’ll soon give you another chance to act.”
Since Cat Two would likely arrive at Tian Xian Star in the Tu Ba Star Region soon, Qu Yi confidently assured the core.
“Qu Yi, you’re so kind,” the core exclaimed happily.
Qu Yi wiped his forehead, shivering slightly.
“Spirit Tree, stay in this Origin Veins Cave for now. I’ll come back for you once I find a new one,” Qu Yi said hurriedly.
“Okay, I’ll wait for you,” the core replied joyfully.
Upon hearing this, Qu Yi trembled all over again and immediately used the Boundless Stars to leave.
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Inside the Tiny Realm Sphere.
Mu Zun, Shui Zun, Huo Zun, and Tu Zun sat on the stone path along the lakebank—already a month had passed.
Suddenly,
“I have comprehended the power of the World of Life,” Mu Zun said, suddenly opening his eyes and smiling.
Immediately afterward, he quickly moved his hands, using the immortal energy within him to draw in the surrounding spiritual energy, thus creating a phantom planet out of thin air.
Although Mu Zun did not have enough immortal energy to fully wield the power of the World of Life, the phantom planet he created clearly replicated the essence of that power.
Before Mu Zun could finish demonstrating,
“I have also comprehended the power of the World of Cold,” Shui Zun said, opening his eyes and smiling.
Without hesitation, he swiftly moved his hands, using the water-based immortal energy within him to draw in the surrounding spiritual energy, creating a pale blue phantom planet that emitted a chill.
Like Mu Zun, Shui Zun also lacked sufficient immortal energy to truly unleash the power of his world.
Two days later, when Huo Zun opened his eyes, he raised his hands and sat cross-legged in midair, making dreamlike gestures with his hands. Soon, a pale red phantom planet formed around him, enveloping him.
“I have also comprehended the power of the World of Warmth,” Huo Zun said with ease.
Right after that,
“Haha, I’m not far behind either! I’ve also grasped the power of the World of Endurance,” Tu Zun said, opening his eyes at just the right moment.
Immediately afterward, he quickly and rhythmically tapped the ground with his hands. In an instant, countless pieces of land, guided by the spiritual energy, formed the shape of a planet, as if some force was keeping the entire planet together.
In just a short time, after consuming the Realm Fruit, Mu Zun, Shui Zun, Huo Zun, and Tu Zun all raised their soul realms to the level of One-Star Heavenly Soul Immortal.
Lying on the soft chair, Qu Yi naturally learned about the situation of the four immortals right away.
“Haha, Artifact God, now that all five immortals have reached the level of One-Star Heavenly Soul Immortal, it’s time to send them to the Primordial Vitality Cave to further advance their cultivation,” Qu Yi said, turning to the Artifact God beside him with a smile.
The Artifact God closed his eyes, pursed his lips, and lazily replied, “Not bad. Having reached the level of Heavenly Soul Immortal, you can now freely move around the three realms.”
Qu Yi beamed with joy.
Although Qu Yi currently controls only two Primordial Vital Veins, which is not enough to satisfy the need for all five to advance their cultivation at the same time, it only takes one year for them to advance in these Primordial Vital Veins. Therefore, Qu Yi can definitely let three of them enter the Primordial Vital Veins first to advance their cultivation, and then let the other two enter after a year.
“I’m really looking forward to reaching the cultivation level of a One-Star Heavenly Soul Immortal,” Qu Yi said with a smile.