Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 901

In the year 9220 of the Blue Star Xia calendar, Huaxia

After more than ten years, Lin Jiang has successfully organized the interests within the Blue Star camp. Li Qing and the Demon Queen are unwilling to give up their territory on Blue Star, so Lin Jiang cannot have a falling out with them.

The current situation is quite like what Liang Long requested. The Dao Yun interests of Lingjing Star belong to the Demon Queen, which refers to the demon race, while the Dao Yun interests of Jiang Star belong to Li Qing.

Besides the Dao Yun, Huaxia retains a part of the continent on both Lingjing Star and Jiang Star to balance interests, aiming for a satisfactory outcome for all three parties.

In summary, to eliminate Xia Qingshan, Lin Jiang has given up a lot of benefits, while the demon race and the Ying Continent have gained many advantages.

However, the core interests are still in Lin Jiang’s hands; the crucial space technology for interstellar travel and the cross-border teleportation array technology remain with Huaxia, allowing them to maintain their advantage.

One day, Li Canghai arrived at Blue Star. This was Li Canghai’s first serious look at Blue Star. Watching Blue Star from outer space filled him with awe.

Cao Ying sensed his arrival and transformed into a physical form to greet Li Canghai.

"Taoist Friend Cao Ying, who is the steward of Blue Star now?"

"It seems your husband has not gone through the trial?"

"Yes, he is still at the Transmigration Stage."

"Then we can only turn to you, Taoist Friend Cao Ying. Xia Qingshan has fallen, do you all still wish to join the Heavenly Court?"

"Of course, Taoist Friend Li. We all wish to join the Heavenly Court, as we agreed before."

Cao Ying nodded. The Buddhist powers were strong, and the Heavenly Court was powerful too. They had some strength, and now they had to agree. This was also the condition Liang Long used to persuade Li Canghai to help.

"In that case, someone should go report to the Heavenly Court."

"Heavenly Court? To be honest, Taoist Friend Li, we can’t even find where the Heavenly Court is."

"This is my fault. I told Xia Qingshan before, but I didn’t tell you. With this item, it will lead you to the Heavenly Court after being activated. Remember, mortals cannot go, and the physical body cannot go."

Li Canghai then remembered that he had told Xia Qingshan about the way to the Heavenly Court, but he hadn’t shared it with Cao Ying and the others. Li Canghai quickly took out a token.

This item looked like jade but was not jade; it was shaped like a jade disk. Cao Ying played with it for a moment and then put it away.

"Taoist Friend Li, you have come from afar. You are a guest; why not stay at my Blue Star for a few days?"

"Then I will trouble you."

Li Canghai said while cupping his hands together. He also wanted to see the customs and culture of Blue Star. He had heard many things from Ming’an and the others, but it was not the same as seeing it with his own eyes.

Cao Ying led Li Canghai into Blue Star and found someone to attend to him. Li Canghai also condensed his body to be just like a normal person.

Cao Ying found Lin Jiang and took out the jade disk, sharing the details about Li Canghai.

"I don’t know what material this jade disk is made of; it’s hard to tell. However, it has a very mysterious aura inside."

"I am not asking you this. I want to know, is someone really going to the Heavenly Court? Should I go, or will someone else go?"

"You should go. I originally wanted Liang Long to make the trip, but Liang Long is busy planning for Lingyun Star. He cannot leave because we promised them we would take responsibility as the eldest brother."

"Right now, it seems that the Heavenly Court will not be dangerous."

"I know, so you should take a trip and find out what the Heavenly Court is really like."

"Okay."

Cao Ying did not say much. For now, it seems that the Heavenly Court will not take action against them; the situation is not severe enough for a conflict.

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Cao Ying created a Soul Fragment, holding a jade disk, constantly activating it. The jade disk shone like a laser, casting a brilliant light that shot up into the sky. The light seemed to open a pathway in the high air, and Cao Ying flew into the passage.

The passage was like a teleportation array; in the blink of an eye, Cao Ying arrived in a strange world that looked like outer space, surrounded by darkness, silent and still. Cao Ying wondered if she had entered an unknown galaxy.

In a very distant place, a bright light appeared. Cao Ying flew towards the direction of the light. As she got closer, she saw what the light was; it was a building.

The ancient building was like the palaces left behind by Blue Star in ancient times, and it also resembled the antique architecture found in some movie sets. The only difference was that the entire building was glowing and gave off a very terrifying aura. Just from this aura, Cao Ying felt that she could not withstand it with her current strength.

"Who goes there?"

Suddenly, a loud shout rang out, and two golden-armored warriors appeared, blocking Cao Ying’s path.

"I am Cao Ying from Blue Star in the Tiannan Star Domain, here to meet the Heavenly Emperor by order."

Cao Ying said respectfully, although she didn’t truly know what the Tiannan Star Domain was. Li Canghai had told her about it, and it was probably where worlds like Blue Star and Canglan Star belonged, named Tiannan Star Domain by the Heavenly Court.

The two golden-armored warriors exchanged glances, approached to ask a few questions, and then used a magical tool to shine a light on Cao Ying before letting her pass.

Continuing forward, she entered the area of the building. Along the way, Cao Ying saw many immortals, a vast number, at least several hundred. They did not pay attention to Cao Ying’s greetings, and in the end, she didn’t care much either.

"Is this the Heavenly Court?"

Cao Ying looked around. The buildings were very large, and there was a powerful force that prevented her from flying. She could only walk. Cao Ying also felt a special energy that she could absorb, like a cultivator absorbing spiritual energy. Perhaps this is what they call celestial energy.

Soon, a voice appeared in Cao Ying’s mind, guiding her forward until she arrived at a grand hall. The Heavenly Emperor was sitting at the center of the hall, with many celestial beings on both sides. Each celestial being had a very strong presence, far beyond Li Canghai’s level.

"I am Cao Ying from the Tiannan Star Domain, and I greet the Heavenly Emperor and all the celestial beings."

Cao Ying bowed to the Heavenly Emperor and the celestial beings.

"There is no need for such formalities, Cao friend."

"Thank you, Heavenly Emperor."

Cao Ying said as she secretly looked around. However, she realized she could not see the faces of the celestial beings, let alone the Heavenly Emperor; everything looked blurry.

The Heavenly Emperor’s voice was gentle as he asked Cao Ying some questions about the Tiannan Star Domain. Cao Ying answered each question. The Heavenly Emperor then asked about the Buddha’s teachings, and Cao Ying shared everything without hiding anything. Finally, the Heavenly Emperor inquired about technology, and Cao Ying answered truthfully as well.

After the questions, the Heavenly Emperor said no more and waved his hand, letting Cao Ying go to rest. Cao Ying left, but soon a celestial being followed her.

The immortal talked a lot with Cao Ying, mainly introducing her to things about the Heavenly Court, and also mentioned the conditions for joining the Heavenly Court, which include power and responsibilities.

These things had actually been discussed with Xia Qingshan before, but since Xia Qingshan died and did not tell Cao Ying, they needed to be repeated.

The greatest benefit of joining the Heavenly Court is the protection it provides; the immortals of the Heavenly Court will not harm Cao Ying, and the worlds under the Heavenly Court will not attack Blue Star. If the Buddhist forces come to attack, they can seek help from the Heavenly Court. Similarly, if other worlds are attacked by the Buddhist forces, they also have the duty to respond.

In addition, the Heavenly Court will grant Cao Ying magical powers and artifacts to enhance her strength. These were originally meant for Xia Qingshan, but since he did not come to the Heavenly Court, they were not given to him. Now that Cao Ying is here, they will be given to her.

At the same time, Cao Ying has one more responsibility: to offer a portion of her energy to the Heavenly Court. The amount to be offered is not fixed but depends on the strength of the immortals. Right now, Cao Ying is only a one-star immortal, so her offering is a complete energy contribution every thousand years. This requirement is not too high, though the thousand years of the Heavenly Court is different from the time in each world; converted to Blue Star time, it is about one thousand five hundred years.

After receiving the magical powers and artifacts, the immortal asked Cao Ying if she knew any other immortals. If she did, she could visit them. Cao Ying thought carefully and shook her head; she did not know any other immortals.

Originally, Cao Ying wanted to get an artifact for the Demon Queen and the others, but she was refused. Artifacts can only be claimed by those who come to the Heavenly Court themselves, but Cao Ying could pass on the magical powers to them.

The immortal also specifically told Cao Ying that she could stay here for a while to enhance her strength. The Heavenly Court is divided into multiple levels, and with Cao Ying’s strength, she can reside in the outermost layer. She can use jade tokens to activate some rooms or courtyards; if there is a response, it means they are not occupied, and she can stay freely.

Cao Ying also stayed, found an empty room, and then began to study the magical powers. Since she underwent the tribulation, she had not yet learned the techniques of the immortals.

After finishing the study of the immortal’s magic, Cao Ying finally understood how immortals increase their power. Inside an immortal, there is a foundation called the Dao Foundation. The larger the Dao Foundation, the stronger the power. The way to expand the Dao Foundation is by absorbing Dao Rhythms. As for a mortal’s soul, it is the source of an immortal’s strength, similar to the spiritual energy of a cultivator.

Besides this, the Heavenly Court has celestial energy that can also be used to replenish strength, but it cannot increase power. Celestial energy is a higher level of energy compared to spiritual energy, and it has many advantages over the soul. Celestial energy is purer and restores faster.

"So this is the social structure of immortals, it seems very simple."

Cao Ying thought to herself, for now, the social structure of immortals does seem simple, but she knows that this is only the tip of the iceberg, and the Heavenly Court is definitely not that simple.