Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Chapter 538: Chapter 492: Comprehending the Light Attribute

The next day, within the deep palace.

The Great Yan Empress slowly opened her eyes, a divine glow emerging in her gaze, a vast aura surged in, with her breathing and inhalation, slowly converging, and finally sinking entirely into her body.

Ever since overcoming the Seven Emotions Tribulation, the Empress no longer had to divide her focus to suppress the fluctuations in her mindset, while the warm current within her gradually repaired the cracks on the steps of the Great Dao.

With the Dao stable, the Empress gathered strength and made progress again!

After completing the Foundation Establishment Realm, one can comprehend the origin of the Heaven and Earth Dao Rhyme, which is the most significant difference and gap between a half-step Venerable and the peak of Foundation Establishment.

Of course, as she hasn’t fully entered the Venerable Realm, whenever using the origin, there is a price to pay.

Because, the physique of a half-step Venerable is incapable of withstanding the origin.

This is also why the Empress leaves hidden dangers.

And the reason the Empress could progress further is naturally because her physique is transforming, becoming stronger.

Originally, improving one’s physique had no shortcuts, requiring long-term tempering, and this process was exceptionally lengthy.

This was the reason why the Emperor of the Great Qin firmly sat on the first throne, undefeated.

He was the oldest among the emperors.

Moreover, the Emperor of the Great Qin practiced Divine Martial Dual Cultivation; not only was he a half-step Venerable, his Spiritual Power was uniquely unmatched, reaching the mastery of Divinity Transformation.

As for how many types of Power of Dao Rhyme he possessed, it remains a mystery to this day, no one is able to grasp his full capabilities.

However, the powers he did reveal to the world included fire and earth Dao Rhyme.

Merely the strength he displayed was enough to maintain his position as the first Emperor... and the unknown aspects are the most terrifying!

Who can say that is all of the Emperor of the Great Qin?

Is there any creature in this world that can make him exhibit his full strength?

”The first emperor...”

The Empress murmured, a trace of solemnity appearing between her brows.

She hadn’t forgotten the words Emperor Qin left behind that day; his purpose probably concerned the ugly chick born in the Endless Fire Domain.

According to the Empress’s speculation, it might be a legendary creature; without the appearance of Qin Yu, she couldn’t even see it.

Moreover, the ugly chick was always sticking to Qin Yu, not even glancing at her, the Great Yan Empress.

Such an opportunity absolutely cannot be granted to the Great Qin.

The Empress would never hand over Qin Yu.

The Empress understood the importance of Qin Yu, not to mention the warm current, just the fact that Qin Yu could purify evil spirits and Malice Spirit meant he could never be handed over.

However, Emperor Qin’s strength is unfathomable.

Even though the Empress had progressed, if Emperor Qin were to arrive, she wouldn’t be too confident in blocking this first emperor.

Fortunately, Emperor Qin hasn’t shown any intention of undergoing the Harmonization Celestial Tribulation yet, perhaps there’s still time.

”Hoo...”

The Empress walked out of the hall slowly, the first morning light poured down, seemingly sweeping away all the gloom in her heart, she breathed a long sigh of relief.

”Buzz!”

Facing the morning sun, the Empress seemed to be coated in a layer of brilliance, like a Divine Maiden, and at the same time, a peculiar fluctuation suddenly emerged within her heart.

”What is this?”

The Empress’s eyes contracted, keenly sensing this strange fluctuation.

This is... the Power of Dao Rhyme from the Light Attribute!

The Empress possessed the Innate Dao Spirit Body, awakening the Dao Rhyme power of both metal and thunder attributes!

Precisely because of this, under the backing of the Royal Secret Technique and vast resources, her cultivation could advance rapidly.

However, whether due to the constraints of her Innate Dao Spirit Body or because the steps of the Great Dao were unstable, she had never been able to sense the third Power of Dao Rhyme.

But at that instant, she unexpectedly sensed the existence of the Light Attribute Dao Rhyme Power?!

Although extremely vague, without any discernible pattern, yet it undeniably existed.

With the Empress’s cultivation and perceptiveness, as long as she spends some time, she is fully confident in mastering this third Power of Dao Rhyme.

”Power of Dao Rhyme from the Light Attribute!”

The Empress took a deep breath, strongly suppressing the excitement in her heart, her entire being bathed in the morning light, freeing her mind, quietly sensing this unfamiliar yet significantly familiar Power of Dao Rhyme.

Around her, light surged, tiny sparkling white lights gradually emerged.

Uncertain of how much time had passed, the small white lights seemed to be drawn in, slowly merging into that majestic figure.

[Power of Dao Rhyme from the Light Attribute: 0%]

Almost at the same time, the fire seed within Qin Yu slightly quivered, an invisible thin line of flame suddenly surged with a little spark of fire, rapidly merging within.

The Light Attribute Dao Rhyme Power, which originally didn’t garner any insights, suddenly flickered at this moment.

”Could it be that Her Majesty has sensed the Light Attribute Dao Rhyme Power?”

Originally accompanying Little Ling’Er in play, Qin Yu seemed to have sensed something.

Since the first time cultivating with the Empress, the flame bore the Power of Dao Rhyme from three attributes: metal, thunder, and light.

Hence, it’s apparent that the Empress might possess the legendary Innate Dao Spirit Body with three attributes!

But ever since returning last time, Qin Yu hadn’t seen the Empress, hence there’s no way to verify this.

Alas.

If only Her Majesty could frequently undergo tribulations.

Qin Yu’s body shivered, quickly dispelling this thought; such a dignified, grand existence should feel content with even a single cultivation experience.

If Her Majesty sensed such a thought, one wonders what fearsome punishment would ensue!

...

Mountain Miao Hall, boundary lands.

Falling Stone Peak.

There originally stood a mountain thousands of zhang tall; however, this mountain seemed to be cleaved in half by a giant sword, the break smooth and straight, resembling divine wrath.

The sides of the mountain were steep as if cut by a knife, with exposed rocks gleaming in a stern blue-gray.

The clouds hung low in the sky, like a heavy burden pressing on everyone’s hearts, making it hard to breathe.

On both sides of the mountain peaks, there were densely packed military encampments, and powerful cultivator armies were stationed in the valley below.

At this moment, the powerful cultivator army was as if facing a formidable enemy, the air was filled with an extremely oppressive atmosphere, and they all clutched their weapons, staring straight at the sky across the valley.

North of Falling Stone Peak was the Great Chu Immortal Country.

At this moment, in the northern sky, numerous figures were floating, led by a person in luxurious robes, adorned with symbols representing the Great Chu Royal Family, intimidating all who saw them.

”Your Highness, the Water Netherworld Lotus is already in hand, but Zhou Guest Minister was intercepted by Wang Liweng and his men.”

A figure landed beside the leading young man and whispered.

”Hmph, just a mere Territory Hall Master, who gave him the courage.”

This young man was the Seventh Prince of the Great Chu Immortal Country, his power had reached the peak of the Lotus Platform Realm, just one step away from entering the Foundation Establishment Realm.

What he lacked was precisely this rare Water Netherworld Lotus, possessing the power of Water Attribute Dao Rhyme!

Any treasure of heaven and earth with the power of Dao Rhyme is of such value that it cannot be measured by spirit stones.

This is why, upon learning of the Water Netherworld Lotus, the Seventh Prince had ordered his guest minister to infiltrate the Great Yan Immortal Country, to seize it when the lotus matured.

Once he acquired the Water Netherworld Lotus, the Seventh Prince was confident he could take a crucial step within a month!

With just that step, he could leverage royal resources to quickly build a path to the Great Dao.

Therefore, the Water Netherworld Lotus was something he was determined to obtain!

However, the cultivator army within the Great Yan territory seemed to have been aware and was now on high alert, as if facing a great enemy.

In response, the Seventh Prince gazed disdainfully, not seeing this powerful cultivator army in his eyes at all.

The agreement between the two Emperors, in the eyes of the Seventh Prince, was nothing more than this.

Initially keeping a low profile and not appearing in person, now that the matter couldn’t remain unknown, there was no need to continue hiding.

Trying to stop him from obtaining the Water Netherworld Lotus was cutting off his path to the Great Dao!

Besides, as long as he didn’t take action personally, even the Empress would have to consider the Emperor of Great Chu behind him!

”Go fetch Zhou Guest Minister.”

The Seventh Prince looked indifferently at the cultivator army below, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

...

”Your Majesty.”

Half a day later, Yan Zhi appeared in the deep palace where the Empress was meditating.

”What’s the matter?”

The Empress slowly opened her eyes, a brilliant light flashing in their deep depths.

Yan Zhi bowed slightly, not daring to look directly at the Empress’s face, missing this scene.

”In the region of Mountain Miao Hall, the Great Chu Immortal Country cultivators invaded, led by the Seventh Prince of the Great Chu Royal Family... Chu Mufeng.”

Yan Zhi reported respectfully.

”What is he after, and are there any casualties?”

The Empress’s expression remained unchanged as she asked lightly.

”Chu Mufeng forcibly entered our territory to seize the Water Netherworld Lotus with his guest minister.”

”Mountain Miao Hall sacrificed one hundred thirty-seven cultivators, and Hall Master Wang Liweng was severely injured.”

Yan Zhi immediately replied.

”Where is Yan Ruo?”

The Empress’s expression still showed no fluctuation, but a hint of coldness flashed in the depths of her deep eyes.

”Yan Ruo has captured Chu Mufeng, but given his noble status, please, Your Majesty, decide.”

”Execute him.”

The Empress’s voice was calm as if handling something inconsequential.

”Yes!”

Yan Zhi voiced no doubt, nor any persuasion, immediately backing off to convey the message.

...

Falling Stone Peak.

In mid-air, the once-mighty Seventh Prince was tightly bound, suspended in the air.

A distance away across the border, dozens of powerful figures stood in the air, their gazes sharp and anxious as they looked at the captured Seventh Prince, eager to rush to his rescue.

However, the originally angry looks turned incredibly clear as their gazes fell upon the graceful figure behind the Seventh Prince.

Flame Guard!

Not only symbolizing the arrival of the Great Yan Empress herself, but each Flame Guard possessed formidable strength, at least several steps into the terrifying Foundation Establishment Realm!

In any Great Immortal Country, even the mighty powers would feel incredibly apprehensive facing such strength.

Moreover, the Flame Guards were the extension of the will of the Great Yan Empress herself.

”Hall Master Wang, given that your hall has recaptured the Water Netherworld Lotus, why still detain our Seventh Prince of Great Chu?”

An old man finally couldn’t bear it and spoke in a loud voice to the figure above Falling Stone Peak.

”His Majesty has commanded that those who dare trespass the border regions and plot treachery, this hall has the authority to capture and execute!”

Wang Liweng coldly scanned around, his face showing signs of fatigue, his entire aura slightly unstable, evidently having been severely injured earlier.

If not for Yan Ruo, the Flame Guard, stepping in on time, he might have already fallen to the guest minister under Chu Mufeng.

”Ridiculous, you, a mere Hall Master, actually think you can execute our Seventh Prince of Great Chu?”

The old man’s expression was dark, were it not for the formidable presence of Flame Guard, he would have long taken action to rescue.

However, he was well aware of his own limitations, also of the extremely dangerous fluctuations he sensed from the Flame Guard opposite.

If he were to forcefully act, there was no way he would gain any advantage, and he might even risk his own life.