Perfect World: Dream of the Immortal Era

"Perhaps there might be individuals like Uncle Hunyuan, who, sensing the threads of destiny, choose to place their bets on me, but that's purely a matter of chance," Wang Heng admitted with self-awareness.

"As for the other Immortal Kings, I can't say for sure, but Pan King, that benevolent old man, would certainly lend you a hand. With his help, many have achieved Immortal King status. In the Immortal Domain, he navigates effortlessly, thriving incredibly well.

By the way, if I'm not mistaken, the once-in-eternity Pān Peach Festival held in Pan King's City is just around the corner. This festival is a rare event, with tens of thousands of species participating, making it a splendid occasion.

There's even a chance to acquire an immortal Pān Peach, a miraculous item which, upon consumption, grants instant immortality—even to ordinary mortals who never practiced cultivation," remarked the Black King, drooling slightly as his gaze filled with anticipation turned towards Wang Heng.

"What kind of look is that, Black King?"

"With your aptitude, there's a good chance you'll gain attention. Who knows, you might just get your hands on an immortal Pān Peach," the Black King speculated.

"That's impossible! With time so limited, how far can I really go?" Wang Heng shook his head, like a drumstick keeping beat.

"If you manage to make an unprecedented breakthrough in any realm and forge a new path in cultivation, it could catch Pan King's attention. Then acquiring an immortal Pān Peach might just become possible," the Black King hinted slightly.

Upon hearing this, Wang Heng immediately thought of the second realm of the Immortal Domain's laws: the Creation Realm.

This realm has undergone various transformations, from the primal era's iterations to its evolution in the Hunyuan's Rise era as 'Qian Kun'. After numerous transitions, it became what is known today as 'Creation'. Essentially, it allows humans to seize the world's miracles.

In Wang Heng's memory, the second realm of today's practice is called Cave Heaven. This involves opening an immortal passage, pure land, or a world within or beyond the body to absorb the world's essence, comprehend true Dao symbols, and understand the order and rule changes of this world, as if re-enacting a mini-universe.

Since the future Immortal Domain system progressed down this path, it signifies a correct and potent course.

Wang Heng could certainly abandon the so-called Creation Realm and directly establish the Cave Heaven Realm, becoming a pioneer of this level."

"What? Do you have some great idea? Tell me quickly," the Black King leaned in, scrutinizing Wang Heng's slightly dazed expression.

"Black King, you're overthinking it. What great ideas could I possibly have? I haven't even truly started cultivating yet," Wang Heng replied.

"Alright, it's indeed not easy and needs to come step by step," the Black King said, a flash of disappointment briefly crossing its eyes before it quickly regained composure.

"Now, you possess the Hunyuan Dao Scripture granted by the Hunyuan Immortal King, so you can begin cultivating. Spend this time here comprehending the Immortal King scripture," the Black King advised.

Wang Heng nodded in agreement.

With a formidable Immortal King Scripture, a powerful physique akin to an Immortal King's heir, and Wang Heng's grasp of the Immortal Domain's future evolutionary direction, once he steps onto the path of cultivation, he will surely rise swiftly, stirring boundless waves in the Immortal Domain.

Afterward, the Black King retreated discreetly, its whereabouts unknown. Meanwhile, the Boundless Immortal King engaged in philosophical discussions with the Hunyuan Immortal King atop Azure Mountain, leaving Wang Heng to cultivate alone within the hall.

In his mind, Wang Heng recalled the teachings of his current life's cultivation techniques, directly aligning himself with the realm of blood transference.

“The Radiant Blood Realm requires the fusion of grand symbols with one's blood to condense divine radiance, refining the creations of heaven and earth to nourish one's own being.

The descriptions of the Radiant Blood Realm and Blood Transference Realm are quite similar. However, one must refine the divine radiance of blood to its utmost strength, making the blood flow like a roaring river, thundering as if carrying the heavens themselves.

Of course, the true essence of the Blood Transference Realm is far more profound.”

Wang Heng remembered that the true essence of the Blood Transference Realm was to refine one's vital energy and blood to the point where it could autonomously protect the body, causing the skin to emit a precious glow. Furthermore, divine radiance could transform into a bell, cauldron, spear, or divine sword, integrating offense and defense.

Having grasped these concepts, Wang Heng reached out to slowly unfold the vast ancient scripture before him, suffused with an aura of immortality.

“The Hunyuan Dao Scripture.”

“In the beginning of chaos, the universe was a vast expanse...”

The grand voice of the scripture resonated in Wang Heng's ears, explaining the meaning of the Hunyuan Path.

Subsequently, passages related to the Radiant Blood Realm flowed into Wang Heng's heart, granting him a deeper understanding of this realm.

After a long while, Wang Heng slowly opened his eyes, a dazzling brilliance shooting forth, a testament to his progress in cultivation. This immortal king scripture had greatly benefited him.

Having comprehended the essence of the immortal king scripture in the Radiant Blood Realm, he commenced his practice.

A series of unimaginable grand symbols emerged in the void, encircling Wang Heng's body, epitomizing supreme sanctity and illustrating the Hunyuan Path.

Hunyuan, integrating chaos into the body, transforming into gangyuan, circulating through the flesh. From this, one could see that the Hunyuan Dao Scripture placed significant emphasis on physical cultivation, while also famed for its strength in other aspects such as the primordial spirit.

In the original, Hunhong, the offspring of the Hunyuan Immortal King, displayed his masculinity during his confrontation with Shi Hao, boldly engaging him head-on and withstanding over fourteen hundred moves, demonstrating considerable power.

At this moment, Wang Heng began his cultivation of this exceedingly vigorous immortal king scripture.

With foundational power that defied the heavens, profound comprehension of the heavenly Dao, and the mightiest immortal king scripture, Wang Heng's cultivation speed was exceedingly swift.

Soon, his blood transformed, with each blood particle interweaving with a Hunyuan symbol to become divine radiance.

Under Wang Heng's direction, the divine radiance began to transform, first into a divine radiance furnace, emitting a rumbling Dao chant, capturing the essence of heaven and earth, smelting a furnace's worth of divine power for oneself.

Due to their connection to the Boundless Immortal King, the hall where they temporarily resided had an excellent cultivation environment, arguably the finest in the immortal domain, thus allowing Wang Heng to perpetually absorb the essence of heaven and earth, with vitality never running dry, continuously abundant.

“Rumble!”

The Radiant Blood Furnace quivered like an insatiable abyss, devouring an immense amount of heaven and earth's essence.

Eventually, a phenomenon of blood-red brilliance filled the great hall, signifying the terrifying power of Wang Heng's blood energy.

He had officially stepped into the Radiant Blood realm.

According to the Hunyuan Dao Scripture, the Radiant Blood stage merely required the condensation of divine radiance. This realm's purpose was to enlighten the cultivator, capturing the essence of heaven and earth, refining it into the body, and fortifying the practitioner's self.

However, Wang Heng knew that this realm encompassed far more than simple enlightenment; it held numerous variations that could lead to even greater strength.

So, besides enhancing his own cultivation, he began to explore the changes of Radiant Blood intricacies.

Unlike Shi Hao, Wang Heng was already at the pinnacle, graced with a complete grand universe, the strongest scriptures, and a physique unmatched by typical cultivators—his understanding of the Dao surpassed ordinary limits.

These factors ensured that Wang Heng's path of cultivation was virtually unimpeded, smooth and straightforward.

“Boom!”

A burst of blood light signaled Wang Heng's breakthrough beyond former restraints, embarking into a brand new realm.

“Buzz!”

He manipulated the Radiant Blood, transforming it from the furnace state into a divine sword, exuding peerless sharpness.

Without any warning, a bolt of lightning struck beside him, gouging a massive hole in the floor.

Unperturbed, Wang Heng concentrated solely on the wondrous capacities of the Radiant Blood.

Later, the divine radiance not only became a divine sword but also transformed into a divine cauldron, infused with the aura of the Dao, rendering Wang Heng ethereal, as if he became the Dao's embodiment.

When it transformed into a divine clock, it resonated with a deep chime, causing even the void to stagnate.

When they became swords, Wang Heng's blood and energy soared to the skies, his entire being seemed like a divine sword, eager to cleave the heavens apart and dominate sovereignly.

And when they formed into a divine cauldron, his blood and energy became robust and indestructible, reaching ultimate density.

……

Attack and defense were determined within a thought.

Wang Heng was deeply immersed in the wonders of the Radiant Blood realm, so engrossed that he was oblivious to his surroundings until a sudden sharp pain on his shoulder startled him awake.

He was puzzled; wasn’t he supposed to be in the safest place atop the Heavenly Mountain? How could anyone attack him here?

Upon opening his eyes, Wang Heng realized he was enveloped in a sea of red radiance, the astonishing spectacle persisting without fading. Around him, the area was in complete disarray, with large craters scattered everywhere.

It looked as though a great calamity had just passed.

Only now did Wang Heng perceive that he had subconsciously shattered the norms of the Radiant Blood realm and had entered a new domain.

“Has the wonder of divine radiance and blood energy truly been unexplored across so many eras?” Wang Heng mused aloud.

Reflecting further, he gained insight.

Perhaps those high-ranking Immortal Kings overlooked the foundational and introductory realms, with their eyes set on the higher planes, neglecting the beauty of the lower levels.

The Radiant Blood realm was viewed merely as a transition, a beginning.

Nevertheless, Wang Heng seized the fortune of foresight, utilizing the time gap to advance at the forefront of the Celestial Domain’s evolution.

At this moment, Black King returned from his autumn ramblings and was astonished at the scene inside the great hall.

“What have you done? This is the sacred cultivation hall on the Heavenly Mountain. Your level of destruction couldn’t possibly create such chaos,” Black King remarked suspiciously.

In the next instant, he seemed to realize something, staring intently at Wang Heng.

Then, his large black claws reached out to grasp Wang Heng by the shoulders, his eyes wide as saucers.

“You’ve entered the Radiant Blood realm?”

With a flicker of divine thought, Black King perceived the transformation in Wang Heng’s being.

“Yes, I’ve just broken through into the Radiant Blood realm,” Wang Heng confirmed with a nod.

“Your Radiant Blood realm is quite unique; it gives me a remarkably different feeling.”

Without another word, Wang Heng demonstrated his accomplishments: blood energy and divine radiance forming a divine sword, exuding an unparalleled sharpness, then transforming into an ancient cauldron showcasing unparalleled defense, and finally into an ancient bell emitting deep resonant waves, another extraordinary attack form.

Black King was dumbfounded.

The Radiant Blood realm was merely an introductory stage, focusing on the maximal extraction of earthly treasures.

Who would have thought Wang Heng could manifest such diversity, with effects seemingly far surpassing mere devouring of essence?

“Good, good, very good. I didn’t misjudge you; you’re indeed not a fish in a bowl,” Black King praised sincerely.

Then, it instructed Wang Heng to tidy up the clutter on his body.

During his cultivation in the Radiant Blood realm, Wang Heng shattered layer upon layer of shackles, undergoing one transformation after another.

Despite his exceptional innate talent and the body refined from the Yin-Yang Furnace, impurities still emerged despite his transformations.

There was no avoiding it; as long as one mingled in the realm of mortals, they would accumulate impurities, straying from their innate state.

Now, through practicing the "Grand Unity Dao Scripture," Wang Heng stepped into the Radiant Blood realm, successfully purging the impurities within, becoming more ethereal, transparent, and flawless.

He nodded, quickly tidying up, finally returning to a normal state.

“Very good. With such a stunning achievement in your first realm, I am increasingly hopeful about your future,” praised Black King.

Then, it grinned slyly, as if recalling something.

Wang Heng didn’t need to ask to know it was definitely about adding creatures to his collection.

“Keep up the effort. Once you achieve perfection in the Radiant Blood realm, you can test the prowess of the descendants of the Grand Unity Immortal King. At your level, those so-called true immortal descendants aren’t qualified to challenge you. Of course, if any foolish enough to approach does, don’t hesitate.” advised Black King. “There are plenty of such people in the Immortal Domain.”

Wang Heng nodded, indicating he understood.

On another note, the ancestral grounds of the Four-Armed Clan.

As days passed, the date for the Martial God Academy's cultivation quota selection grew nearer, and Heng Jin’s practice in the Breath Consumption realm deepened further.

Hindered by a scarcity of cultivation resources, his progress wasn’t fast, yet it was considerably swifter than the average person, thanks to his remarkable talent.

However, his profound talent and significant potential meant his "reservoir capacity" was vast, making it a monumental task to refine and absorb impurities from ordinary sources and fill his reservoir. It wasn't an easy feat.

Thus, before the selection, he wasn’t likely to achieve completion in the Breath Consumption realm.

With each unit of source exhausted, turning into waste and impurities, the Four-Armed Clan felt both pain and joy, deeply astonished.

They couldn’t understand why humans, regarded as a slave species in their territory, were so formidable, their small bodies like bottomless pits, swallowing source blocks without achieving breath consumption completion.

Despite Heng Jin's extraordinary talents, his prominence at the War God Academy would only grow, leading the Four-Armed Clan to a brighter future.

Therefore, despite their dwindling stock of source blocks, they continued to offer ample resources for Heng Jin's cultivation.

Heng Jin was well aware of these gestures. Although he resided in a foreign land and the Four-Armed Clan were of foreign lineage, he believed in the principle of repaying kindness. Once he entered the War God Academy, he pledged not to be stingy, vowing to help the Four-Armed Clan rise to prominence in return for their support.