Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds

One after another, Xu Xing placed the Array Banners around the Earth palace, surrounding the Third-level Array Purifying World White Lotus Array arranged by Jinglian True Monarch. This Third-level array was related to Jinglian True Monarch's main Cultivation Method and served as a general protective array. Its primary purpose was to use the power of the array to help Jinglian True Monarch successfully achieve Nirvana.

Within the Mingquan Sect, Jinglian True Monarch was not considered a core member. Before discovering the Cross-State Teleportation Array, he was merely an ordinary Returning Core House Elder. Even though his Cultivation progressed later, and he profited from trading Resources between the two continents, earning a lot of Wealth, the cost of condensing the Dao Pill alone had consumed most of the savings Jinglian True Monarch had accumulated over the past four hundred years. Otherwise, the protective array Jinglian True Monarch arranged at the entrance of the Earth palace would not have been so "sloppy."

Of course, this so-called "sloppy" was only from Xu Xing's perspective. After nearly a thousand years of Cultivation in the Instance World, Xu Xing's expertise in array techniques had already reached the level of a Third-Level Array Master. Although he couldn't create a Third-level array himself—the process was complex, as crafting Third-level Array Banners required various Spirit Materials and the cooperation of a refiner of the same level—relying on his own expertise, he could crack Third-level arrays, and even Fourth-level arrays, without much trouble. The array Jinglian True Monarch arranged in this Earth palace was enough to withstand a True Monarch who was not proficient in arrays. Arrays were considered a miscellaneous path; aside from those with hopeless Dao paths or those who specialized in array cultivation, most Cultivators only studied it superficially and didn't delve deep. Individuals like Xu Xing, who possessed a separate lifespan in the Instance World that he could expend freely, were exceedingly rare—practically non-existent.

After arranging the Sea-breaking Flood Dragon Formation, Xu Xing quickly cast another, not pausing as he set up the second set, the Eight-sided Golden Lock Formation. This array had only eight Array Banners, but their complexity surpassed that of the Sea-breaking Flood Dragon Formation.

"Form the array!" Xu Xing controlled the main Array Banner with his Divine Sense and shouted lightly. The Array Banners hidden in the void activated, flashing with various colors. A grey Flood Dragon, over a hundred feet in size, was condensed by his array power. Next to the grey Flood Dragon were eight gold, gleaming shields, constantly rotating near the budding white lotus and the Flood Dragon.

"Fourth-Level Spell - Ice Arrow Technique!"

In the brief interval as these two arrays began to operate, Xu Xing once again activated the life-saving trump card given to him, a True disciple of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace. Talismans, apart from specially crafted ones, usually contained Spells of the corresponding level. This Fourth Level Talisman was a pale yellow Jade Talisman with an ice arrow depicted at its core. As Xu Xing activated the Talisman, it suddenly shattered. The sealed ice arrow instantly broke free, appearing in the outside world. It transformed into a sharp arrow and shot straight towards the brow of Jinglian True Monarch, who was inside the budding white lotus.

The completion of these various maneuvers took but a flash, no more than five breaths of time. The Fourth Level Talisman, containing the might of a Nascent Soul Daoist Lord, instantly startled the slumbering Jinglian True Monarch awake the moment it was activated.

"Who? Which Daoist Lord is visiting?" Jinglian True Monarch's eyes snapped open. Looking outside, he saw Xu Xing directing an ice arrow towards him, and beyond the protective white lotus, various array lights manifested. He was first puzzled, hesitating for a moment, then erupted in fury.

"You insignificant Younger Generation, you dare to act so violently before this True Monarch! Although this True Monarch doesn't know how you infiltrated my Earth palace, if you obediently confess, this True Monarch might spare your life..."

While Jinglian True Monarch used Sound transmission via divine consciousness to disrupt Xu Xing's thoughts and buy himself time, he simultaneously manipulated his World Purifying White Lotus Formation to resist the pincer attack of the two Killing Formations. At the same time, a white jade tortoise shell appeared in his palm, and he began to recite an incantation. The white jade tortoise shell expanded rapidly as it met the air.

However, against Xu Xing's meticulous preparations, his hastily formed defense was like paper, easily torn apart. The World Purifying White Lotus Grand Formation activated, twelve lotus petals blooming, their brilliant, pure light illuminating the entire cave. But soon, the grey Flood Dragon swung its tail, shattering the twelve white lotuses, and spiritual light scattered everywhere. Immediately after, the ice arrow closed in. Jinglian True Monarch retreated hastily, but the white jade tortoise shell he had summoned for protection had yet to fully shield him when the ice arrow's sharp point struck it, knocking it to the ground. In an instant, the ice arrow pierced his head, which then exploded. The two arrays continued their relentless assault.

「Half an hour later.」

Xu Xing entered the array and walked to where the budding white lotus had been. With a casual grab, Jinglian True Monarch's remnant soul appeared in his palm, and he imprisoned it. Under the bombardment of the array, Jinglian True Monarch's Dao Pill had shattered. At this moment, his remnant soul posed no threat whatsoever.

"Fellow Daoist, there are no grievances between us. Why did you break into my Cave Mansion?" Although it was Jinglian True Monarch's remnant soul, it still possessed consciousness. He looked at Xu Xing, his face etched with panic. However, he didn't beg for mercy but instead questioned Xu Xing's reasons for invading his Cave Mansion.

So much preparation… he thought. Yet he didn't recall ever offending an enemy like Xu Xing.

"It's because…" Xu Xing pretended to ponder. Once the remnant soul's curiosity was piqued, silver light suddenly flared in Xu Xing's pupils as he unleashed a Shocking Spirit Pierce on Jinglian True Monarch. While Jinglian True Monarch's remnant soul was disoriented, Xu Xing forcibly used the Soul Searching Technique with his Divine Sense to probe the True Monarch's memories.

Small Ring Mountain, Immeasurable Sect… Purifying World White Lotus Technique… Memories of Jinglian True Monarch flooded Xu Xing's mind. However, under the protection of the Yan Shen Body, Xu Xing's Divine Soul remained as unshakable as a rock, completely unharmed. The Soul Searching Technique's greatest vulnerability is the mental shock from the target's memories during the search. With the slightest carelessness, the Cultivator performing the technique can suffer significant damage to their Divine Soul from the impact of these memories. In severe cases, the Divine Soul could be damaged, leading to an inability to distinguish primary memories, even turning one into an imbecile. However, Xu Xing had no such worries. Although he was less than a hundred years old in the Main World, he had spent at least a thousand years in the Instance World. His Divine Soul was exceptionally tenacious, far beyond that of others.

The Purifying World White Lotus Technique allows one to purify their foundation through nine Nirvana rebirths. I wonder if this technique can eliminate the traces of cultivating the "Cauldron Heart Technique"... Xu Xing crushed Jinglian True Monarch's Divine Soul, and the silver light in his eyes gradually faded. Through Fate Deduction, he had only obtained fragmented images, allowing him to glimpse the general trajectory of his destiny. Specific memories were difficult to acquire.

Once I've established a foothold in Nanyan Continent, I'll explore the Instance World again. Xu Xing knew his priorities. Although Fate Deduction had shown him acquiring all of Jinglian True Monarch's inheritance, reality was often uncertain. Such outcomes were not guaranteed.

After cleaning up the Battlefield, Xu Xing rearranged the arrays within the Earth palace, once again concealing this important secret location.

This array is an Ancient Teleportation Array. It seems that in ancient times, the various Lu Continents must have been interconnected, unlike now when they are isolated from one another… He walked over to the nearby Cross-State Teleportation Array and examined the extremely ancient array technique. It resembled a vertically standing mirror. The Mirror Surface flowed like water, shimmering with silver light. Intricate patterns surrounded the mirror's frame, though time had worn them down until they were barely visible. Behind the mirror body were several indentations, inlaid with a total of six Spirit Pearls.

The Teleportation Arrays in the Instance World are quite different; these seem to be from two unrelated civilizations! Xu Xing concluded. He had observed the Teleportation Array in the Qingli World's Underworld for several hundred years. In the Bloodline World, he had also found the Hexagonal Black Jade Array Platform in Wukong Temple. However, despite the differences in their construction, the underlying principles of the arrays seem somewhat similar. The Hexagonal Black Jade Array Platform from the Instance World and the Minor Celestial Star Battle Array of Moyun Palace… their array patterns are also different, quite distinct. Only the silver Tadpole Script appears to be a common element between them… he mused silently.

「Half a month later.」

Having generally understood the operating mechanism of this Ancient Teleportation Array, Xu Xing swung his Sleeve robe and activated the array with Magic Power. A flash of white light flickered. When Xu Xing opened his eyes, he found himself in an Ancient Melting Cave. Deep within this cave, there was another Teleportation Array, almost identical to the one in the Earth palace; no significant differences were discernible.

The Spiritual Energy here is too thin. No wonder Jinglian True Monarch chose to undergo Nirvana in the Earth palace, Xu Xing thought. Instead of rushing out, he sat down on the spot and meditated to calm his Divine Soul. Upon entering the Spatial Channel earlier, besides a wave of dizziness, he had also felt a tearing, oppressive force acting upon his Divine Soul.

It's not as good as a Different World's Cross-State Teleportation Array! he thought. Although the distance between East Huangzhou and Nanyan Continent was unfathomable, spanning countless thousands of miles, he had previously used a Different World's Cross-State Teleportation Array. Logically, crossing continents should not be as difficult as crossing worlds. Yet, taking this Cross-State Teleportation Array, the experience felt inferior to the Cross-State Teleportation Array.

Once the discomfort gradually subsided, Xu Xing took a Hundred-Year Luminous Pearl from his Storage Bag. With a soft call, the light-gathering array technique contained within it activated, instantly illuminating the entire Ancient Melting Cave. Perception through Divine Sense and what was seen with the naked eye still had slight differences. Aided by the Luminous Pearl's light, Xu Xing followed the path towards the exit of the Ancient Melting Cave.

After walking for about three miles, a Stone Door blocked his path. This Stone Door obstructed the probing of his Divine Sense; any attempt to touch it with Divine Sense was instantly repelled.

The material of this Stone Door is similar to that of the stone wall in the Heavenly Fox Cave of a Different World… Xu Xing reached out to touch the Stone Door, searching for a mechanism. Materials capable of blocking Divine Sense were not rare in the Cultivation World. However, most such materials were mundane items, not Spirit Materials, and thus could not be engraved with array techniques. They typically relied on clever mechanisms to deceive observers.

A few breaths later, he found the mechanism. He struck a specific spot on the Stone Door three times with his palm. With a soft click from within, the Stone Door slowly opened, revealing the scene inside. Three or four steps from the Stone Door was a steep cliff-face within the room, with no stairs. At the bottom of the cliff lay some white bones. Devoid of any Spiritual Energy, they were likely the remains of Mortals who had accidentally fallen to their deaths here. Xu Xing leaped and landed steadily on the slope of the cliff.

Above the slope was another Stone Door. He pushed it open and entered a hidden room. After activating the mechanism in the hidden room, his vision finally broadened. He had arrived in the Study of the Palace that Jinglian True Monarch had established on Small Ring Mountain.