Chapter 32

Chapter 31: The Six Transformations of Kunpeng (Part 1)

"Thump, thump, thump..." Li Qiyi repeatedly struck the gate of the Life Palace with the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng." Li Qiyi didn't know how many tens of thousands of times he had struck it, but the Life Palace still showed no reaction, and the gate remained closed.

For many cultivators, this situation was not optimistic. After striking for so long without opening the gate of the Life Palace, it could be said that his talent was extremely poor.

However, Li Qiyi had an unshakable heart. Even if he had to strike a million times, he would persist until the gate of the Life Palace opened.

"Thump—" Finally, after five days and five nights of striking, a faint echo sounded, followed by the creaking of the gate opening. Finally, with Li Qiyi's persistence, the gate of the Life Palace was opened.

After the gate of the Life Palace was opened, a vital force emanated from within. However, Li Qiyi recognized that it was merely an ordinary life force, limited in its power. If it were a genius, the vital force would be overwhelming.

At this moment, the true essence of the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" surged into the Life Palace like a tide, and Li Qiyi's consciousness followed, entering the Life Palace like a flood.

The Life Palace was vast and boundless, stretching infinitely. In the center of the Life Palace, the true essence of the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" revolved around a sphere of light. The runes of the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" continuously circled the sphere, as if trying to awaken it.

This sphere of light was what people called the Life Soul, or the Three Souls and Six Spirits, and more commonly, the True Life! It was the fundamental determinant of a person's destiny.

No matter what kind of living being, only through cultivation could one awaken their True Life, their Three Souls and Six Spirits. Only by awakening their True Life and their Three Souls and Six Spirits could one possess supernatural abilities. Only after the True Life was awakened could one control the vital force, connect with the universe, and defy the heavens!

The "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" was a life cultivation technique. It had to awaken the True Life, using it as a foundation to cultivate Li Qiyi's own Dao. Therefore, the profound runes of the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" continuously circled the True Life, sometimes transforming into a heavenly Peng flying alongside, sometimes into a giant Kun leaping, and sometimes into a creature that was neither fish nor Peng, merging with the True Life. As the Kunpeng, transformed from the profound runes, continuously merged with and emerged from the True Life, Li Qiyi's True Life became like a deep sea, and the light of the True Life began to fluctuate!

This process was called "Awakening," the second level of the "Palace Striking" realm. Only after the True Life was awakened could one truly begin cultivation.

For geniuses, especially those with imperial or holy lives, awakening the True Life was a simple matter, and they could achieve it in half a day.

Li Qiyi was just an ordinary life, and he could not compare with geniuses with holy or imperial lives. However, Li Qiyi was not at all anxious. He cultivated with a calm mind, allowing the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" to flow continuously. For Li Qiyi, as long as the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" continued to flow, his True Life would eventually awaken.

The Life Palace was vast and boundless, far beyond human imagination. Even after his True Life was awakened, Li Qiyi could not see the entire Life Palace clearly. Although he could not see the entire Life Palace, he could still faintly sense other presences within it.

In the distant east of the Life Palace, there was a faint sense of a large spring, but it was currently dry, with no water flowing.

The Spring of Life, one of the four symbols of the Life Palace, had many legends. Some sages believed that the Spring of Life was the source of vital force.

In the distant west of the Life Palace, there was a faint sense of a huge furnace, but it was cold and lifeless.

The Furnace of Life! In the myriad worlds, there was a saying: "The Great Dao is like a furnace, capable of refining everything!" The furnace mentioned here was believed by many to be the Furnace of Life.

Many believed that the fire of life in the Furnace of Life came from the True Life and the soul, also known as the Fire of the Soul.

In the distant south of the Life Palace, there was a towering tree, but it currently had no vital force, appearing like a dead tree!

The Tree of Life was a mysterious existence in the Life Palace. It was said that the Tree of Life could connect with the universe and seize the power of creation.

In the distant north of the Life Palace, there was a massive pillar standing between heaven and earth, inscribed with countless runes, mysterious and unfathomable, as if it had stood there since ancient times.

The Pillar of Life, it was said, was the root of life. Without the Pillar of Life, nothing would exist!

The four symbols of the Life Palace: the Spring of Life, the Furnace of Life, the Tree of Life, and the Pillar of Life, were the most mysterious things in the world and the most profound things in the Life Palace. For ages, countless sages had strived to understand the true profundity of the four symbols of the Life Palace.

There was a saying in the world: if anyone could master the true essence of the four symbols of the Life Palace, they could bear the mandate of heaven, become an Immortal Emperor, and even achieve eternal life!

Li Qiyi let the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" flow continuously, and the "Moon Vortex Yang Wheel Technique" rotate the wheel of life, bringing his entire state to a profound and wondrous level.

Just beginning his cultivation, Li Qiyi proceeded step by step, not rushing at all, as he had absolute confidence in himself. His Dao heart was unshakable by anything or anyone!

Finally, after ten days, Nan Huairen returned. Upon his return, he immediately rushed to the solitary peak. Seeing Li Qiyi, he apologized, "Senior Brother, I made you wait for a long time. The Sect Master was in a small retreat, and I could only report after he emerged."

"It's a small matter," Li Qiyi said calmly.

Seeing Li Qiyi's calm and composed demeanor, Nan Huairen hesitated for a moment and then said, "Senior Brother, according to the Sect Master, Second Senior Brother will return." He added, "Second Senior Brother is the Sect Master's disciple."

Mentioning "Second Senior Brother," Nan Huairen looked at Li Qiyi strangely and said nothing more.

"What's wrong with Second Senior Brother?" Li Qiyi glanced at Nan Huairen's strange look and said indifferently.

Nan Huairen chuckled and scratched his head, saying, "To be honest, Senior Brother, I can't explain it clearly. You'll understand once you meet Second Senior Brother. His situation is a bit special." He added this last part.

Li Qiyi just smiled and didn't ask further. To him, these things were not important. Regardless of Second Senior Brother's situation, he didn't care. Whether Second Senior Brother came to guide his cultivation or to supervise him, he didn't care.

For Li Qiyi, the determination to revitalize the Xianyan Ancient Sect was as firm as iron. No one could shake him. When the time was ripe, he would rebuild the Xianyan Ancient Sect. On this path, whoever obstructed him would be eliminated, and he would not hesitate to slay even the gods and buddhas!

In the early years of the Imperial Era, the Xianyan Ancient Sect was established under his hands, sweeping across the nine realms. In this world, he would rebuild the Xianyan Ancient Sect and one day lead it to conquer the eight desolates and destroy the immortal and demon caves! His firm steps could not be stopped by anyone!

However, Nan Huairen was already accustomed to Li Qiyi's composure. Even when facing the Sun Emperor, his senior brother remained so composed, let alone Second Senior Brother.

Nan Huairen couldn't help but look at Li Qiyi again. Upon seeing him, he realized that Li Qiyi had already begun his cultivation and said in surprise, "Senior Brother, you've already opened the gate of the Life Palace. How long did it take you?"

"Not long, five days and five nights," Li Qiyi said calmly.

"Uh—" This made Nan Huairen speechless for a long time. Five days and five nights was not long? In any sect, if a disciple took three days and three nights to open the gate, they would be scolded as a fool and deemed unteachable! Five days and five nights were even worse, making them a fool among fools. If it were known that Li Qiyi took five days and five nights to open the gate, it would become the biggest laughingstock in the Xianyan Ancient Sect!

Even the worst disciples in the Xianyan Ancient Sect only took three days and three nights, but Li Qiyi took five days and five nights!

However, from Li Qiyi's demeanor, it was clear that five days and five nights were nothing to him. He spoke with composure and ease.

If other disciples took five days and five nights to open the gate, they would be extremely ashamed. However, Li Qiyi was neither ashamed nor proud. To him, it was as natural as eating.

Of course, Nan Huairen did not believe that Li Qiyi was a fool. If anyone thought Li Qiyi was a fool, then that person was the real fool, like Du Yuanguang, Xu Hui, and Xu Hu, who thought they were smarter than Li Qiyi but ended up dying at his hands. Du Yuanguang and Xu Hui were even dismembered by Li Qiyi!

Thinking of this, Nan Huairen couldn't help but shudder. Taking five days and five nights to open the gate, yet remaining composed and calm, a person who seemed like a fool but was actually looking down on the eight desolates with absolute confidence and an unshakable Dao heart! Such a person was terrifying beyond measure!

In the end, Nan Huairen didn't dare to say anything more and accompanied Li Qiyi to select treasures.

Returning to the triangular ancient courtyard, Li Qiyi and Nan Huairen, holding the order, entered the Armory. As soon as they entered the Armory, they saw a massive statue standing inside!