Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1045 - 445: Divinity Transformation Deal; Ancestor of the Heaven-Suppressing Sect

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Previously on Cultivation Starts from Farming...
Xu Ping learned about Emperor Xuan, a powerful cultivator from ten thousand years ago who wielded a Profound Celestial Spiritual Treasure. This treasure allowed him to invade other realms and devour their fortune. Emperor Xuan was eventually slain by other cultivators in a great battle, and the treasure was believed to be destroyed. Xu Ping suspects his own Profound Celestial Embryo might be a contingency left by Emperor Xuan, and begins to wonder if Emperor Xuan might not be truly dead.
Even with more bizarre and costly secret techniques, sustaining consciousness and strength for millennia without decay remains nearly fantastical! Xu Ping furrowed his brows, sinking into prolonged contemplation. After a considerable pause, he slowly exhaled a heavy breath of stale air, his gaze becoming deep and piercing. "Regardless of the circumstances, we must remain vigilant against the Nine Nether Elder. In all future interactions, I need to be more astute, observe discreetly, and probe cautiously." "It is better to err on the side of caution than to be caught unprepared." "Then... what about Hongyi?" Xu Ping's thoughts returned once more to his old friend of many years. He had been dealing with the Nine Nether Elder for centuries. Was he aware of the Nine Nether Elder's true nature? Or had he somehow been ensnared by the Nine Nether Elder's bizarre methods long ago, unbeknownst to himself? Contemplating this brought on a headache, and Xu Ping shook his head helplessly. The matter was far too intricate, with too few leads to ascertain anything based purely on conjecture. Furthermore, given his current strength and predicament, even if he confirmed something, he lacked the might to confront and resolve it. "Let it be, this matter will be set aside for now; it is not an immediate concern." Xu Ping forcefully cleared his jumbled thoughts, shifting his focus back to the information presented by the "Profound Celestial Spiritual Treasure" itself. "Devouring the fortune of other realms... dispelling the suppression and repulsion from the laws of heaven and earth..." Xu Ping murmured, his eyes alight with intensity. "If I follow this scheme, I can fully attempt a Divinity Transformation breakthrough in the Nanchuan Realm, utilizing the positional void and Duan Shuang’s primordial yin as support. Once successful, I can forcibly return to the Wind Origin Realm with the Profound Celestial Spiritual Treasure. By then, with the status of Divinity Transformation and wielding the Profound Celestial Spiritual Treasure, coupled with various hidden trump cards, eliminating the Star Palace Saints would not be an impossibility. As long as I succeed, I can eradicate a formidable foe and seize the immense resources accumulated by the Star Palace, seeking the chance to advance to mid-stage Divinity Transformation within this realm." A precise strategy began to form in Xu Ping’s mind. Once he achieved mid-stage Divinity Transformation, with the might of the Profound Celestial Spiritual Treasure, finding a rival throughout the mortal world would be exceptionally difficult. At that juncture, relying on absolute power, perhaps he could consolidate the resources and fortunes of the eight great realms, gathering them all, and strive for the legendary—late-stage Divinity Transformation. Pondering that echelon of power, even Xu Ping, with his resolute spirit, felt a stir of longing and exhilaration. However, almost immediately, the fate of Emperor Xuan, who was besieged and killed by Divinity Transformation cultivators from across the realms, descended like a bucket of icy water, jolting him back to reality. "Ambitions are permissible, but repeating Emperor Xuan's fate must be avoided at all costs." Xu Ping's eyes regained their composure. "Actions must be far more clandestine, far more cautious. Until one possesses incontrovertible strength to dominate all, one must not act recklessly like Emperor Xuan, becoming a target for everyone." He carefully put away the jade slip containing the astonishing secrets, a profound sense of urgency and purpose filling him. "I hope this Divinity Transformation trading convention yields some pleasant surprises." Xu Ping took a deep breath, suppressing the emotions stirred by the profound celestial secrets, and redirected his attention to the present. He immersed his divine sense into his spatial ring, meticulously organizing the items available for trade. The wealth amassed over the years was substantial. Countless rare spirit medicines, ores, demon beast materials, talismans... all capable of attracting Divinity Transformation cultivators. He was acutely aware that the Divinity Transformation cultivators who could attend this event likely commanded significant backing, holding sway over an entire realm or at least a vast domain. There were virtually no true rogue cultivators at the Divinity Transformation level. While they themselves might not have a pressing need for such resources, their disciples, descendants, and crucial subordinates possessed an immense requirement. ... Half a month elapsed swiftly amidst careful preparations and intermittent external inquiries. On this particular day. A resonant, dragon-like divine voice permeated Xu Ping's secluded chamber: "Fellow Daoist Xu, the trading convention is on the verge of commencing. Please proceed outside the courtyard for our meeting." Upon hearing this, Xu Ping's tightly shut eyes snapped open, a sharp glint piercing through them. He rose, circulating his aura, but did not immediately exit. Instead, he formed hand seals, executing a secret technique.A shimmering, water-like radiance enveloped him, blurring his features and concealing his aura to the extreme. With his late-stage Divinity Transformation divine sense and his current disguise techniques, even a cultivator at the early Divinity Transformation stage would struggle to perceive his true form. He flickered out to the courtyard, where the Dragon King Ao Guang and the Nine Nether Elder were already in attendance. The three exchanged knowing glances, no words being spoken. Then, each ascended their escape light, becoming three rainbow streaks that shot directly towards the heavens above Celestial Cloud City. Soaring through layers of clouds and bypassing numerous palatial structures built amongst the mountain peaks, a vast, rocky island was found suspended at the city's apex. This entire island was a deep blue, its surface like a polished mirror, seemingly held aloft by an unseen power, silently floating tens of thousands of feet above the ground. Encircling the island was an exceptionally robust, crystal-white barrier, etched with flowing runes that exuded an unnervingly stable energy. An ordinary peak Nascent Soul cultivator would find it a daunting task to even make it tremble with their full might. At this very moment, through the somewhat translucent crystal-white barrier, a dozen figures could be vaguely discerned within. Each exuded a profound aura, like formidable mountains peering into an abyss; they were clearly the Divinity Transformation patriarchs from various realms, accompanied by their disciples or descendants. Subsequently, a powerful golden escape light rapidly descended from below, overtaking Xu Ping and the others in an instant. With a swift whoosh, it landed upon the floating rock island, the barrier automatically parting to grant it entry.