The Post Sky Tipping Era

Li Yi explored within the pile of rocks and finally stopped on a floating, circular boulder. The force of time near this boulder was within a tolerable range and was also suitable for cultivation.

"Perfect, this is the place."

He stood on the stone, his body eroded by time. However, the rate of erosion was much slower than before. He estimated slightly that staying on this stone for a day equated to a year passing in the outside world.

Li Yi immediately prepared all his cultivation resources.

First were the Miracles providing Cosmic Energy.

Dragon Scale, Luanyang Feather, World Heart Gem, Candle Eye Pearl.

The four complete Miracles were piled, releasing a terrifying energy field. Being merely enveloped by this energy could cause an ordinary cultivator's body to instantly collapse and be eroded to death by the energy.

However, as a warrior of Divine Blood Lineage, Li Yi's physique was astonishing. Coupled with his Spirit God Realm and Chao Yuan Realm cultivation, he could withstand these four energy fields.

Apart from the abundant Cosmic Energy, he also needed sufficient Life Essence Qi to replenish his bodily needs.

The life essence overflowing from within Tianyi Palace was just right to use at this time.

With the Elixir of Immortality in hand to prevent his lifespan from depleting and being eroded by the power of time, all these preparations were finally complete.

Li Yi immediately closed his eyes and sat down, feeling the changes within himself under the erosion of time.

His flesh at this moment was undergoing a transformation at a visible speed. This transformation was different from before, being a natural growth with potential being excavated. After all, Li Yi's cultivation time was short, with certain shortcomings and deficiencies in some areas.

Under the erosion of time at this moment, some intangible weaknesses were being compensated.

With each breath he took, a large amount of Life Essence Qi surged from within Tianyi Palace and entered his body, with lightning-like ancient markings quietly emerging on his skin, while new acupoints were being opened up within his body.

Li Yi, who already possessed sixty acupoints, under the influence of time, had his sixty-first acupoint naturally opened within just two hours.

With the appearance of this acupoint, a new magical power surged into it, and simultaneously, another Divine Blood was nurtured.

Yet soon.

Li Yi's expression changed, and a surge of intense Heart Fire Qi suddenly erupted from the Primordial Spirit Dharma sitting upon the Red Lotus, scorching the Primordial Spirit, causing him intense pain.

"The magical power of an extra acupoint has disrupted the balance of Five Elements Qi."

Li Yi immediately realized where the problem lay.

Previously, the magical power of sixty acupoints maintained a balance of Five Elements, thereby enabling Five Qi Chaoyuan. Now, the uninvited addition of an acupoint's magical power upset the original balance, with Heart Fire Qi prevailing, especially under the amplification of time's force. This single acupoint's Heart Fire Qi was enough to scorch his Primordial Spirit Dharma.

The conflict and hidden dangers of cultivating multiple paths had inevitably emerged.

Fortunately, the Supreme Treasure Red Lotus's light bloomed. Although the Primordial Spirit Dharma was burned by Heart Fire Qi, the Red Lotus rapidly repaired the Primordial Spirit under the amplification of time's power.

In this increase and decrease, though in pain, Li Yi's life was not in danger.

"I must quickly complete the other four acupoints to restore the balance of Five Elements Magical Power." He thought to himself and continued cultivating.

Yet under the scorching of Heart Fire Qi, his Primordial Spirit Dharma also grew stronger. Eventually, his Primordial Spirit Dharma developed a certain resistance to the Heart Fire Qi.

This change was somewhat unexpected for him.

But just as he was adapting to the Heart Fire Qi's scorches, with the appearance of the sixty-second acupoint, a new magical power emerged. This time, his Primordial Spirit Dharma felt a piercing heart-like pain.

The metal element of Five Elements Qi was too strong, causing Li Yi's Primordial Spirit Dharma to suffer the agony of being cut by metal Qi.

However, with the continuous nurturing of the Primordial Spirit by the Supreme Treasure Red Lotus, his Primordial Spirit Dharma was injured yet not endangered. Moreover, as time passed, the metal Qi's tearing effect gradually waned.

Yet with the opening of the sixty-third acupoint, new Five Elements Qi continued refining the Primordial Spirit Dharma...

In this repeated struggle.

Li Yi's Primordial Spirit Dharma seemed to undergo a trial through the five elemental forces of time, experiencing an unknown transformation. This change gradually made his Primordial Spirit Dharma immune to damage from Five Elements Qi.

Soon.

One day had passed.

Under the influence of time, an entire year had effectively elapsed.

Li Yi's flesh and Primordial Spirit had both significantly progressed, his magical power grew more vigorous, his Primordial Spirit became even stronger, and even his strength saw a notable enhancement.

He wasn't sure how much Dragon and Tiger Power he had specifically increased, but he was certain that this day's arduous cultivation had yielded immense gains.

"Continue."

Li Yi did not aim too high, opting to continue his vigorous cultivation.

Meanwhile, Master Yulian beside him also noticed Li Yi's transformation. After all, to her, Li Yi was visibly growing stronger, and only a day had passed.

Subconsciously, Master Yulian intended to stop him.

If things continued like this, there would be no converting Li Yi, and by the time he completed his transformation, she wouldn't even know if she could be a match for him.

But soon, Master Yulian abandoned this thought.

If she took action, wouldn't it indicate that fear had arisen in her heart, lacking the previous fearless spirit of sacrificing oneself to transform a demon? If so, her merit would be flawed, and could she still attain enlightenment of the Bodhi?

Master Yulian clasped her hands together in repentance for her previous thought, while also allowing Li Yi to continue his cultivation.

She felt that the stronger Li Yi's power as a demon was, the greater the merit she would gain by converting him, and the closer she would reach Perfection.

Time passed day by day.

Yet, under the erosion of years, Li Yi sat motionless on that stone for several years, the Five Elements Qi rotating around him, refining the Primordial Spirit Dharma, the physical body transforming, Divine Blood nurturing; his presence growing increasingly formidable and terrifying.

If Li Yi was considered as merely having entered the initial stage of the Chao Yuan Realm before, then now he should be regarded as having reached the mid-stage.

Although he made rapid progress, considering the time spent in cultivation, it wasn't that fast; after all, he had been cultivating continuously for several years, with the assistance of the Red Lotus nurturing the Primordial Spirit Dharma.

"Indeed, the speed of cultivation slows down the further one progresses, no wonder even with the Seven Immortals' aptitude, it took them hundreds of years to achieve the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, Five Qi Chaoyuan. If it weren't for my use of the Power of Incense before, borrowing the fake to cultivate the real, smoothly passing through the Five Qi Realm, I would probably still be accumulating the Five Qi in my chest," Li Yi thought to himself at this moment.

Nevertheless, he was quite satisfied with the results achieved in just a few days now.

Though other places had stronger Time Force, it exceeded tolerable limits, unsuitable for cultivation.

Yet even during the time Li Yi was diligently cultivating.

Several uninvited guests arrived at the mystical location.

Several figures arrived in an instant, coming very abruptly, but judging by their attire, they should be cultivators from Xuanxian Continent, and their strength was robust, existing at the peak of the Mahayana Realm, having comprehended the power of space, capable of instant teleportation.

"It cannot be mistaken, Li Yi is in this area. Every seven days I use the Heavenly Calculation Divine Skill to discern the mystery once, and earlier there was no movement, which meant that Li Yi was not in this world, but just a few days ago, my Heavenly Calculation Divine Skill responded, indicating that Li Yi had discreetly crossed the realm back to Earth," said a Mahayana expert with a long beard hanging down his chest, holding a compass, with narrowing eyes.

His name was Taoist Tianji, entrusted by an immortal to track down Li Yi, determined to nip Li Yi, this unstable element, in the bud to prevent him from growing into a serious threat in the future.

"This place is very peculiar, I just scanned with my Divine Sense, but it was directly eroded by a special force, and the time here is disordered; you see the plants over there, flourishing in summer and wilting in winter within an instant, very incredible," another peak Mahayana Sword Cultivator pointed to the distance.

"Earth is prone to Sky Tipping events, all sorts of strange and unusual things can happen. It seems Li Yi smuggled himself to this mystical place intending to leverage the Time Force here to break through to a higher realm, no wonder his cultivation speed is so fast," remarked Taoist Tianji.

"We two were just entrusted by the immortals to search for Li Yi's whereabouts; since confirming he's here, let's inform the immortals and let them handle it," the peak Mahayana Sword Cultivator said solemnly.

He had self-awareness, acknowledging he wasn't a match upon learning about Li Yi's battlefield accomplishments.

Taoist Tianji nodded slightly, "However, this matter is of utmost importance and cannot be taken lightly, we must ascertain Li Yi's position before transmitting the message; if the immortals descend and cannot find Li Yi, we'd be in serious trouble."

"Let's go take a look ahead."

He looked at the compass and continued deeper in the direction guided by heavenly secrets.

"I should never have taken on this harsh mission," the peak Mahayana Sword Cultivator couldn't help but complain.

"If successful, you'll receive a piece of immortal material as a reward, which can be used to forge a Lifebound Immortal Sword; this lifetime holds a prospect of breaking through to become a Sword Immortal," Taoist Tianji said, "The greater the risk, the greater the reward, so there's no point in complaining."

"Indeed." Hearing this, the mood of the peak Mahayana Sword Cultivator settled significantly.

The two continued advancing.

Though it was their first time here, Taoist Tianji indeed had some skills, relying on a certain calculative ability, he avoided several dangerous spots and continuously closed in on Li Yi's location.

"Be careful."

Suddenly.

The peak Mahayana Sword Cultivator suddenly shouted lowly, his Lifebound Flying Sword shot out violently, unleashing a towering sword light, slicing towards a nearby ancient tree with unmatched momentum.

A silhouette of an Extraordinary Creature was struck by the sword light, instantly sent flying away.

Yet this strike, capable of cleaving mountains and splitting the sky, failed to kill the opponent, leaving only a barely noticeable mark.

Soon.

The extraordinary creature, with a body like a leopard or a dog, dual horns growing from its head, fixed its icy gaze on the two, pervaded with killing intent.

"Leave quickly, the opponent's strength is terrifying," Taoist Tianji was greatly alarmed, swiftly retreating.

"Wait, there seem to be two people on that pile of rocks over there."

Due to the sword blow clearing away many obstacles, the Sword Cultivator abruptly saw two figures.

One of them appeared very familiar.

Identical to Li Yi on the wanted poster.

"It really is Li Yi, he is indeed here," Taoist Tianji glanced back and noticed too.

Yet the terrifying extraordinary creature had already charged forward, its speed incredibly swift, and with just one strike, bit off an arm from Taoist Tianji.

Blood splashed, Taoist Tianji winced in pain, disregarded all else, and immediately retreated.

Despite being a peak Mahayana cultivator, he wasn't adept at combat, which is why he collaborated with a Sword Cultivator in the first place.

The Sword Cultivator thrust another sword strike, repelling the extraordinary creature, and promptly escaped with Taoist Tianji.

Once they left this mystical location, both teleported away simultaneously.

The commotion here was naturally heard from afar by Master Yulian, but she only regarded them as two laypeople who had accidentally ventured into this place, not giving it much thought. Meanwhile, Li Yi was diligently cultivating under the erosion of the Time Power, with dull perception to the outside world, unaware of these occurrences.