Chapter 545: Chapter 493: Achieve Without Regret, Unprecedented!

“Could it be that he’s about to step into the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm? But is he truly prepared? After the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm, there is no turning back on the path of Tao. It will be difficult to alter anything.” Mr. Wu, in the Imperial Astronomical Observatory of the Imperial City, looked at the astronomical phenomenon in the distance with a complex expression.

Once the path of Tao is set, stepping into the Sixth Level from the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm allows one to ascend to heaven and seek the realm of True Immortal that promises eternal life.

Many formidable figures in history believed that before reaching the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm, one could still revise and patch one’s foundation. However, once one stepped into the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm and formed one’s Taoist foundation, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven to rectify any errors.

Some even believed that it would be challenging to mend their foundation genuinely at this realm, even if they disbanded their cultivation and started anew.

“The Heaven and Earth have only just revived for a mere 20 years, and he has ascended from the Onefold of Spirit Realm all the way to the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm. Such a cultivation speed is rare, whether in Sky Wasteland or even during the golden age of the Tang Dynasty,” he sighed softly to himself.

The Ninth Realm of Spirit involves ascending heaven with each step, and each step of cultivation in the Spirit Realm is incredibly challenging. Even with exceptional talent, one needs sufficient time for transformation.

The Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm signifies standing at the pinnacle, belonging to the strong who can dominate a territory and establish a secondary power.

Even during prosperous times, when some rare talents arose, it took centuries to progress from Spirit Realm cultivation to the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm.

In principle, Pei Xuanjing, who was Cultivating Three Ways Simultaneously, should have progressed much slower than his peers of the same realm, and it was expected to delay his advancement even several times.

However, Pei Xuanjing’s cultivation speed was nearly despairingly fast, almost beyond imagination.

“Not just that, if you really consider it, it doesn’t seem that long since Brother Pei went from an unknown foot solder and grew to his current status. It seems like he’s only just reached the age of sixty,” Bai Xiaosheng’s gloomy voice chimed in.

He couldn’t help but feel desolate as he said this. Although the rest of the world put them, the powerful figures, and Pei Xuanjing in the same generation, Bai Xiaosheng and his peers were well aware that if the ages were considered, Pei Xuanjing was actually younger by a generation, or even several generations.

The oldest among them, Elder Tian, was already over two hundred years old, and even the youngest ones like Zhao Baiyang were already centenarians.

“…” Mr. Wu’s face assumed an even more complicated expression.

He had almost forgotten how short the time Pei Xuanjing took to rise to power was. Talking to him, Pei Xuanjing’s maturity and confidence easily made him overlook Pei Xuanjing’s age.

At this moment, he felt that his previous assessment was low. Pei Xuanjing, being less than sixty years old and having reached his current realm, was nearly comparable to the great joint rulers and sages of the ancient times.

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“This seems to the sign of stepping into the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm and breaking through. It’s unbelievable that Grandmaster Pei has accomplished this in such a short time.” Mu Binghua’s beautiful eyes were filled with shock that was hard to dispel.

She initially had a high opinion of Grandmaster Pei. According to the customs of Heart Moon Lake, they naturally wanted to form a good relationship with him and make some investments.

However, everything had not developed according to her predictions and thoughts and completely exceeded her expectations. From the first meeting, Pei Xuanjing was able to shock her simply by using a projection to kill the Howling Moon Gray Wolf, who was at the Spirit Realm Fifth Level.

Following that, before she could react, the Great Ming Divine Dynasty conducted a promotion ceremony where he showed off his Spirit Realm Sixth Level power and killed the powerful duke from Great River’s ancient country who was at the Spirit Realm Sixth Level.

The Great River ancient country, with its long heritage, had many powerful figures and experts. The ones who could attain the title of duke were definitely not ordinary cultivators at the Spirit Realm Sixth Level.

However, they still fell under Pei Xuanjing’s hand, which undoubtedly strengthened Mu Binghua’s determination to befriend him. Unfortunately, she didn’t find many opportunities to do so.

Sure enough, she couldn’t get close to Pei Xuanjing, but it did not mean she didn’t do anything these years. People from Heart Moon Lake might lack in some areas, but they were skilled at making friends, somewhat like the resourceful representatives from Pre-Qin period. However, they did not instigate, only befriended.

In these years, Mu Binghua, given her social status in the major forces of Sky Wasteland, easily won the welcome of many powers when she showed a friendly attitude.

After all, any faction would want to understand the situation in Sky Wasteland to prepare for any surprises in future. Everyone in Great Min Divine Dynasty was clear. Now that the dynasty has ascended, they will inevitably be on the front lines when those ancient powers of Sky Wasteland return.

Besides getting along with these factions, Mu Binghua also tried her best to befriend the Taoist Schools on their side, especially the people from Shenxiao Sect.

Since Pei Xuanjing was out of reach, nothing stopped her from getting along with the rest of Shenxiao Sect, especially many of its powerful figures. She even had frequent interactions with Pei Xuanjing’s only disciple, Pang Hong. It’s safe to say that at this point, Mu Binghua was a familiar presence within Shenxiao Sect.

“Mu Xianzi, is the National Teacher really about to ascend to the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm?” Gu Ji asked incredulously.

The few people were discussing some matters in Elder Wang Qiong’s residence. Seeing the phenomenon in the sky, their conversation was interrupted. Hearing Mu Binghua’s words, Gu Ji asked in confusion.

Although he had refined his divine position and grasped significant power, Gu Ji did not have much talent or knowledge about cultivation. He concentrated more on matters of the Court.

With the promotion of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, the dynasty was prospering and flourishing. As a result of his divine position, Gu Ji’s fate was now completely tied with the Great Ming Divine Dynasty; there was no way out. Therefore, he worked harder than ever in the hope that the Great Ming Divine Dynasty would last.

This time, inviting Mu Binghua to the Shangshu Mansion was indeed Gu Ji’s idea. With the revival of Heaven and Earth and the Great Ming Divine Dynasty’s promotion, the news of Sky Wasteland was no longer a secret; it was well known.

Nobody in the Great Ming Divine Dynasty doubted that they were bound to be on the frontlines when the ancient powers of Sky Wasteland returned since the Dynasty took up such a vast territory. The best defense against the coming events was understanding the enemy, for only then would they be invincible.

Those who went through the selection process to be promoted to their current positions, they may be good or bad, but none were fools.

Previously, some of them might have had other thoughts and had a backup plan. But now, with the promotion of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, many people realized their fate is inextricably intertwined with the dynasty and can’t be separated. Naturally, they would desire to maintain the Dynasty’s existence and make it more prosperous.