I Can Traverse Multiple Worlds

Chapter 420: Chapter 220: Follow Heaven to Eternal Life; Defy It to Certain Death

"Buzhou Mountain, the Celestial Court..."

A contemplative look appeared in Xu Muying’s eyes.

"After becoming a Daoist Lord, I did hear some news about the Celestial Court, but I have no idea if it’s true."

Wang Xiao said,

"I’m listening."

He knew that given Xu Muying’s status and the amount of time she had spent in this world, even her hearsay would be far more reliable than common rumors.

Xu Muying began,

"Legend has it that the Celestial Court has existed in this world since ancient times, long before any of us Daoist Lords."

"However, those from the Celestial Court rarely show themselves in the mortal world. They only descend when their requirements are met."

"For instance, one must kill other Daoist Lords and convert the Spirituality of their Dao to align with one’s own Divine Techniques, or one must refine thirty-six or more Life Seeds."

"This is also why the Daoist Lords of the various Daos compete with each other."

"It’s rumored that the Celestial Court possesses Cultivation Techniques that transcend the Saint Realm."

"Everyone wants to go take a look and advance to the next level!"

As Wang Xiao listened to Xu Muying, a glint appeared in his eyes.

"Has no one ever considered just flying straight up Buzhou Mountain to see if the Celestial Court actually exists?"

Xu Muying replied,

"Of course they have. It’s just that the outcomes haven’t been... ideal."

"They either get lost and can’t find the Celestial Court, or they are grievously wounded!"

"I’ve also heard that a hundred thousand years ago, three Daoist Lords made a pact to defy the heavens and ascend Buzhou Mountain together."

"In the end, all three of them perished completely, leaving not even a trace behind."

"It’s said that on that day, Thunderbolt filled the sky for countless miles, and across the Thirty-Six Daos, everyone heard a voice descend from the firmament."

Wang Xiao’s eyes shifted.

"What voice?"

Xu Muying exhaled.

"Those who obey Heaven shall enjoy eternal life. Those who defy Heaven shall find only death."

Hearing this, Wang Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly.

"How tyrannical."

Xu Muying shook her head.

"Those are just rumors; I don’t know how true they are. But I did try to break out of this world once. Unfortunately, I found myself trapped, unable to escape."

"This world is like a cage, imprisoning all of us Daoist Lords. If we want to break free, I’m afraid sooner or later we’ll have to go to Buzhou Mountain, or wait for someone from the Celestial Court to descend!"

Wang Xiao nodded slightly.

"If the rumors are true, then the Celestial Court’s power is truly terrifying."

He knew that although Daoist Lords were also Saints, they were much, much stronger than ordinary Saints.

In terms of a Tier Seven Life, the area of their internal Grotto Heaven would be at least a tenth of a light-year across.

Although that was a bit smaller than his, it wasn’t by much.

For the Celestial Court to be able to imprison so many Daoist Lords, it was very likely that a Tier Eight Life existed within it.

But... ’What exactly do the beings in the Celestial Court want?!’

’Why imprison all the Daoist Lords in this world, and forbid them from ascending to the Celestial Court?’

’It seems the Celestial Court is acting this way, most likely because of the Life Seed I obtained that contained the Meteor.’

’However, with my current strength, I probably can’t take on the Celestial Court head-on. I need to at least complete the first step, Inner Strength.’

’In other words, the area of my Grotto Heaven must reach its limit of one light-year before I can truly defy the heavens and storm the Celestial Court.’

If Wang Xiao wanted to continue expanding his Grotto Heaven, his top priority was finding a way to enhance his physical body and his Great Daoist Nascent Soul.

However, after cultivating with the *Nirvana Ninth Transformation* and the *Mokoshu Infinite Great*, his physical body and Great Daoist Nascent Soul were already nearing their limits.

Transforming them further would be ten, even a hundred times more difficult than before.

Currently, Wang Xiao had no idea how to proceed.

’It seems the method for a breakthrough can only be found among the other Daoist Lords. Each of them has a unique heritage, some of which are rumored to have been passed down from the Celestial Court itself.’

’If I can learn from the strengths of many schools to shore up my own weaknesses, I might be able to create a Magic Technique to make my physical body and Great Daoist Nascent Soul transform once more!’

Wang Xiao pondered this internally.

He looked at Xu Muying and said,

"Grilled Fish, do you want to go see the Celestial Court?!"

Xu Muying said,

"Of course I do. As a Saint, I’m already near my limit. Without a corresponding Magic Technique, I’ll just be trapped in this world until I die!"

"But I’m afraid it’ll be awfully difficult for just the two of us to force our way into the Celestial Court!"

Even though she knew Wang Xiao was much stronger than her, she didn’t believe he could break into the Celestial Court as a Saint.

After all, if the Celestial Court were so easy to enter, then surely among the countless brilliant Daoist Lords and Saints throughout history, at least one would have succeeded!

The Celestial Court’s ancient and enduring existence surely meant it possessed power far surpassing that of Saints.

Wang Xiao said nonchalantly,

"It won’t just be the two of us, of course. The other Daoist Lords must also harbor ideas about storming the Celestial Court. We just need to get them to join us."

Xu Muying shook her head.

"No way. Those Daoist Lords are all as cunning as they come. It’s impossible to get them to do something like this."

Wang Xiao said,

"Nothing is impossible. If they’re unwilling, I have my ways of ’persuading’ them, one by one."

To learn from their strengths and create a Magic Technique that could break the limits of his physical body and Great Daoist Nascent Soul, he would have to ’exchange notes’ with the major Daoist Lords.

And when the time came, he would see what these Daoist Lords were thinking!

It would be best if they agreed, of course.

If they didn’t, well, Wang Xiao was a ’reasonable’ man. He would ’reason’ with them.

Xu Muying understood the meaning behind Wang Xiao’s words.

"You’re going to beat all the Daoist Lords into submission?!"

Wang Xiao was noncommittal.

"The thought has crossed my mind."

Xu Muying pursed her lips.

"Fine. Once I’ve finished refining the Life Seed, I’ll come find you."

"If you’re going to make an enemy of the world, you have to take me with you!"

She was suddenly reminded of the days she and Wang Xiao had spent fighting demons in the Wilderness.

They had fought side by side back then, too.

Wang Xiao said,

"I wouldn’t go so far as to say we’d be making an enemy of the world. I imagine some Daoist Lords would be more than willing to risk their lives for a shot at the Celestial Court."

Although the Saints of this world had strength comparable to a Tier Seven Life, their lifespans were much shorter.

They could live for less than a hundred thousand years!

This seemed to be a shackle imposed by this world.

Some Daoist Lords whose lifespans were nearing their end would surely be willing to take one last gamble before passing on.

Xu Muying said,

"That’s true. I know of seven or eight Daoist Lords who have lived for ages and are nearing the end of their lifespans."

"If someone took the lead, it’s highly likely they would follow."

Wang Xiao said,

"Grilled Fish, my Divine Soul is about to return to my body. Let’s meet in the real world. When we do, we can eat grilled fish together."

Xu Muying smiled slightly.

"Did you bring seasonings?"

"Of course."

"Alright. Wait for me."

"I will. Before I go, here’s a gift for you."

Wang Xiao’s Divine Thought flowed, and he transmitted the locations of all the Life Seeds in the Land of Void to Xu Muying.

His method of finding Life Seeds by making his Grotto Heaven resonate with the Land of Void was one of a kind.

Other Quasi-Saints, and even Saints, did not know the locations of all the Life Seeds.

Therefore, even if they could overcome the dangers of the Illusion Realm, it was extremely difficult for them to find a single Life Seed.

"This is...?!" Xu Muying’s eyes widened slightly.

Wang Xiao explained, "The locations of all the Life Seeds in the Land of Void. If you need any, you can go and harvest them."

In the past hundred years, he had only refined five or six hundred Life Seeds himself.

At least half of the Life Seeds in the Land of Void still remained.

"This... Broken Monk, how on earth did you do this?" Xu Muying looked astonished.

Wang Xiao smiled.

"My Cultivation Technique happens to be attuned to the Life Seeds, so I can sense them."

As he spoke, his thoughts flew, and he also transmitted his method for opening a Grotto Heaven to Xu Muying.

Xu Muying’s eyes narrowed slightly in concentration.

"So you can cultivate like this... I wonder if there’s a way for my Divine Techniques Golden Core to transform into an internal Grotto Heaven. Maybe I can give it a shot when I get back."

Wang Xiao said,

"Most Cultivation Techniques lead to the same destination, but you shouldn’t try it just yet. Wait until we get into the Celestial Court. There might be a Cultivation Technique there that’s more suitable for you."

Xu Muying had already cultivated to the level of a Tier Seven Life, and her foundation was set.

Rashly changing her Cultivation Technique wasn’t necessarily a good idea; it could even cause a backlash.

Xu Muying nodded.

"That’s true."

Wang Xiao didn’t say anything more.

After agreeing to meet at Cyan Cloud Temple within a hundred years, the two went their separate ways.

「Two months later.」

Wang Xiao returned to Cyan Cloud Temple.

The moment he returned, his gaze flickered, and he found himself looking toward the distant sky.