There were a total of nine realms: Meridian Opening Realm, True Energy Realm, Spirit Transformation Realm, Dragon-Tiger Realm, Grandmaster Realm, Celestial Realm, Noble Realm, Monarch Realm, and Supreme Realm!
Every realm was divided into nine levels. When nine levels were combined into one, one would be able to break through the pinnacle of humanity and reach the legendary supreme realm.
In his previous life, Ling Xiao was a peerless expert at the ninth level of the Supreme Realm. He was the leader of the ten Titled Supremes and was known as the Heaven Devouring Supreme. A large part of the credit was due to the Heaven Devouring Secret Technique.
Legend had it that there were a total of 108 secret techniques in the world that contained the secrets of all life. Every secret technique was formed from the laws of heaven and was mysterious and powerful.
The Heaven Devouring Secret Technique was ranked twelfth among the 108 secret techniques.
The Heaven Devouring Secret Technique was incomparably mysterious. In Ling Xiao's heart, it even surpassed the Supremes. Even ten thousand years ago, he had not cultivated it to perfection.
Now that he was using the Heaven Devouring Secret Technique again, it was naturally easy. More than ten thousand spirit stones turned into a blazing spirit stone storm that instantly enveloped Ling Xiao.
"This body is too weak. His meridians are naturally blocked. No wonder he's still at the first level of the Meridian Opening Realm even after consuming so many elixirs. He's indeed an incomparable piece of trash!
However, with the Heaven Devouring Secret Technique, even a piece of trash is nothing! "
Ling Xiao's eyes flashed as spiritual energy surged towards his body. However, once it entered Ling Xiao's body, it became incomparably obedient, showing Ling Xiao's superb control.
Those strands of Spiritual Qi split apart and attacked the blocked meridians in Ling Xiao's body.
Rumble!
A thunderous sound exploded in Ling Xiao's body. Under the violent impact of the spiritual energy, the meridians in his body suddenly opened up.
The fourth meridian!
The fifth meridian!
The sixth meridian!
…
The eleventh meridian!
The twelfth meridian!
…
There were nine levels in the Meridian Opening Realm. Every four meridians opened up was a level. When all 36 meridians were opened up, true energy would flow through Zhou Tian and he would be able to break through to the True Energy Realm.
Ling Xiao was originally at the first level of the Meridian Opening Realm and had opened up three meridians. However, under the effect of the Heaven Devouring Secret Technique, meridians were opened up one by one and his aura gradually strengthened.
Boom!
When the 15th meridian was opened, Ling Xiao's cultivation stopped at the fourth level of the Meridian Opening Stage!
At this moment, all the energy in the Spiritual Stones had been used up and turned into dust.
"This physical body is really trash!
Ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones are enough for an ordinary person to break through to the True Qi realm! "
Ling Xiao laughed bitterly. Clearly, he was not satisfied with the training this time.
However, if others were to witness Ling Xiao's frightening cultivation speed, they would probably be scared to death. To be able to open 12 meridians in such a short period of time, this cultivation speed was simply heaven-defying.
Other people had to be extremely careful when opening a meridian. They would need several days or even more than ten days to open a meridian. However, for Ling Xiao, breaking through was even easier than drinking water.
Whoosh!
Ling Xiao stood up, and a foul stench emanated from his body. His body was already stained with a layer of black cuticles, which were all toxins that had been expelled from his body.
Ling Xiao jumped into the bathtub that he had prepared beforehand and washed himself clean. Only then did he feel refreshed and changed into a new set of clothes.
Creak!
The door was pushed open, and Ling Xiao, who was dressed in black, walked out.
"Xue Wei, I'm going out for a walk!"
Ling Xiao instructed Xue Wei and walked into the distance.
Ling Xiao and Xue Wei lived in a valley. It was the residence of the outer disciples of the Longevity Sect. As for the inner disciples, true disciples, and various elders, they lived on the towering Longevity Mountain.
Ling Xiao walked up the mountain path of Longevity Mountain. Looking at the misty clouds and lush mountain ranges around him, he sighed with emotion. Things had remained the same, but people had changed.
It's been ten thousand years. I didn't expect the Longevity Sect to still be around. Moreover, it hasn't fallen to such a state!
Ling Xiao thought to himself.
The Longevity Sect was the sect of the Longevity Paragon, Jin Se. Ten thousand years ago, it was one of the strongest Martial Holy Lands on the War God Continent. There were many experts in the sect, and there were even many Supremes.
As for the Changsen Sect right now, there were only a few big cats and small cats left. They had already turned into a third-rate sect that was holed up within the Changsen Mountain. Even their Grandmaster, Nangong Xuan, who had the highest cultivation state, was only of Master state cultivation state.
Ten thousand years ago, although Ling Xiao was the strongest person in the world, he was a loner. He didn't create any sect, but he put in a lot of effort into the Longevity Sect, grooming many experts for the Longevity Sect.
However, ten thousand years had passed. Those people should have passed away by now, right?
Even Supremes couldn't live past ten thousand years. No matter how talented you were, how could you fight against the passing of time?
Ling Xiao felt a little sad. Not long after, he walked to a square at the top of the mountain.
This plaza was the symbol of the Long Life Sect. Normally, the martial competition between the disciples would be held here, and the worship of the ancestors would be held here.
At this moment, there were only a few disciples in the square, and no one noticed Ling Xiao.
"That is …"
Ling Xiao's eyes flashed. Instantly, he saw two stone statues in the middle of the square.
The first stone statue was of a woman in a red dress. Her face was beautiful and peerless. She held an ancient sword in her hand and emitted a sharp sword intent that shot up to the sky. She was extraordinary, like a goddess from the Nine Heavens.
The second stone statue was of a tall man in black. His eyebrows were like swords, and his eyes were like stars. He exuded an aura that looked down on the world. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the sky. His eyes were deep.
Longevity Paragon!
Sky Devouring Paragon!
Looking at the words carved on the stone statues, Ling Xiao's eyes were filled with nostalgia. The first stone statue was of Jin Se, and the second was of him.
He didn't expect to see something familiar after ten thousand years.
"The aura of the Longevity Sword Will. Jin Se, these two stone statues were left behind by you, right?"
Ling Xiao felt sad. He walked over and touched Jin Se's stone statue. It was warm to the touch, but his heart was filled with bitterness.
The Longevity Sword Will within the two statues was so great and pure that it grew and multiplied endlessly. It contained an ethereal and mysterious aura that could envelop all living beings in the world. The only person in the world who could possess such a pure Longevity Sword Will that could last for ten thousand years was Jin Se.
Two beams of light flashed across Ling Xiao's eyes, and he instantly merged into the two stone statues.
"Ling Xiao, how dare you blaspheme the statue of the Founder. Let's see who can save you now!"
At this moment, a cold voice came from behind.
Ling Xiao turned around, and two figures came into view.
A slender and handsome young man in green walked towards Ling Xiao with his arms around a beautiful woman with a voluptuous figure. His eyes were filled with coldness.
Ling Xiao's eyes flashed as he recognized the two of them.