He Tong is actually the only vassal of the Xuanhuang Tripod now, and because of being trapped here for so long, has almost become the artifact spirit of the Xuanhuang Tripod.

Xu Qing used the Heavenly Demon Skill to plant a mark in He Tong's mind, which is tantamount to indirectly controlling the Xuanhuang Tripod.

"What a pity, the Xuanhuang Tripod is the treasure of the Changsheng Emperor. I would need at least the cultivation of True Monarch Yuyang to have a slight chance of forcibly refining it."

This is in the case where Xu Qing sensed that the imprint of the Changsheng Emperor in the Xuanhuang Tripod had already dissipated.

If the imprint of the Changsheng Emperor were still present, I would have to call Shakyamuni to succeed.

Ordinary Taiyi and Da Luo cultivators would probably not be qualified.

Xu Qing used He Tong to bring the Xuanhuang Tripod into the Mountain and River Map, and soon the Longevity Cave Heaven collapsed. In addition to swiftly escaping, he was slightly surprised that the bronze mirror did not replicate the Longevity Cave Heaven as it did with the Kuafu Cave Heaven.

"Could it be that the current ability of the bronze mirror is insufficient to replicate a Cave Heaven created by someone at the level of the Changsheng Emperor?"

Xu Qing thought for a moment and knew that this was indeed the truth.

For example, the Pure Yang Realm can also be considered a Cave Heaven world created by the Pure Yang Patriarch, and the bronze mirror also could not replicate it.

The limitations of the bronze mirror's ability are not a bad thing for Xu Qing.

If the bronze mirror were too powerful, Xu Qing would find it hard to sleep.

Because this mirror is currently showing signs of being beyond Xu Qing's control.

Alright, Xu Qing never truly controlled the bronze mirror.

Yet, from an instinctive awareness, Xu Qing felt clearly that the bronze mirror and he shared a life connection—prosperity in one meant prosperity in both, and damage to one meant damage to both.

Could it be that he, the dignified Heavenly Demon Lord, had already become the artifact spirit of the bronze mirror?

On the other hand, Xu Qing had already learned from He Tong that the first volume of the Book of Life and Death, representing "Life," was in the hands of the Changsheng Emperor. But the Changsheng Emperor disappeared into the Void, making it impossible to find him.

The Void is an emptiness and tranquil place, seemingly having nothing, but in fact, many Taiyi and Da Luo are lurking, sleeping, or doing some special things in the Void.

These powerful existences, once entering the Void, usually remain very low-profile because once they cause too much commotion, it will invite a lot of trouble.

Of course, if they retreat into the Void and do not intentionally make disturbances, others can hardly detect their presence.

This scenario is somewhat akin to the so-called dark forest theory.

Returning with the Xuanhuang Tripod, Xu Qing's figure manifested within the Mountain and River Map, with one person, one tree, and one daoist child.

With a wave of Xu Qing's hand, the heavenly materials and earthly treasures accumulated within the Mountain and River Map flew into the Xuanhuang Tripod.

"What are you standing there for? Activate the Xuanhuang Tripod to refine spiritual essence." Xu Qing said lightly.

He Tong: "Why is the Five Elements Daoist Nature in your Cave Heaven so complete?"

She was astonished because a complete Five Elements Daoist Nature is often a feature of the Cave Heavens created by Taiyi or Da Luo. Of course, some Mystical Sect's righteous methods can also achieve this.

But that sense of solidity is absolutely a characteristic that only Taiyi or Da Luo can possess.

She had followed the Great Emperor for many years and couldn't be mistaken.

Moreover, this Wutong Divine Tree has an extraordinary origin.

In the ancient times, there was the Jianmu Tree as the Pillar of Heaven, and the Wutong Divine Tree before her has a similar quality.

In fact, the Great Emperor's staff in the past was also transformed from a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root.

Xu Qing: "These things are not yours to inquire about."

With just a light sentence, an endless pressure surged from He Tong's heart.

He Tong clearly perceived Xu Qing's cultivation was merely at the Heavenly Immortal level, yet she felt as if she were facing a Great Emperor.

What kind of Divine Skills did the other party use to make her mind and body unable to resist?

In truth, He Tong's strength wasn't weak, but bound by the Xuanhuang Tripod, becoming akin to an artifact spirit, and not being in a great world with tribulations to temper her Dao Heart, her Spiritual Realm always remained at the threshold of the Heavenly Immortal.

Of course, as a Daoist Child, having this cultivation was already quite good.

After all, the Changsheng Emperor's Daoist Child is often replaced every few hundred years, and He Tong had only served the Changsheng Emperor for merely a hundred years.

In fact, if these Daoist children developed well, they could become the Star Gods under the Changsheng Emperor, not only possessing immensely powerful Divine Skills but also able to mobilize the Star Power controlled by the Changsheng Emperor. Among the top ones, they wouldn't be inferior to ordinary Taiyi and Da Luo.

Xu Qing had actually carefully observed He Tong's cultivation system and found that her cultivation foundation was far less solid than the Golden Core Right Method.

It was only because of the Changsheng Emperor that her cultivation and mana increased much faster than the Golden Core Right Method.

Such cultivators who forcefully elevate their cultivation are hopeless to achieve Taiyi or Da Luo.

For instance, someone like True Monarch Yuyang, although not attested to Taiyi, defeating such individuals would merely be a casual thing.

Because the Golden Core Right Method is the true path of Refining Void and Integration.

Refining Void means refining the Void, and Integration is merging with the omnipresent Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

Only by taking this step can one summon wind and rain in the Taixu Universe.

The Seven Pure Yang Immortals, although they haven't formally integrated, their Primordial Spirits have already merged with the Great Dao cultivated by themselves, and their Dao Nature is strong.

Even if they encounter ordinary Da Luo, it wouldn't be easy to cause their fall, and even sealing them would be hard.

Especially by taking the Taiyi path, breaking away from the framework of the Three Pure Ones Method, even if their realm remains at Heavenly Immortal, the mana upper limit is higher.

For instance, following the Three Pure Ones Method, in the Heavenly Immortal realm, the mana of a One Yuan Meeting has reached its limit.

Going the way of Taiyi has no such restrictions.

But Taiyi is ultimately scattered and unrestrained; if mana is increased without limit, one may easily fall into the Demon Path, ultimately losing control over one's power and getting assimilated by the Great Dao cultivated.

And cultivating the Three Pure Ones Method, and stepping on the path of Da Luo, has almost no risk of falling into the Demon Path or transforming the Dao.

Therefore, the path of Taiyi, in the eyes of these Four Great Daoist Sects, is also seen as the scattered immortal's unorthodox path, not considered the proper way.

Hence the Pure Yang Patriarch is seen as a different path-breaking talent by the Four Great Daoist Sects.

But the Heavenly River Dao Sect was unwilling to let go of this powerful support, so they covered it up as an esoteric transmission outside the main teachings.

Because of having the Xuanhuang Tripod, Xu Qing saw that those heavenly materials and earthly treasures, which were of average quality or even had some defects, now had a method of digestion.

The Xuanhuang Tripod is not limited by what is raw or cooked.

A large amount of the primordial gas of all things spewed from the Xuanhuang Tripod.

All these primordial gases, whether used for refining Essence into Qi or strengthening the body, are top-notch wonders, and the Essence Qi is pure and very easy to absorb.

The only downside is that it's easy to form a bond with the Xuanhuang Tripod, becoming a vassal of the Xuanhuang Tripod.

Fortunately, Xu Qing can currently control He Tong and temporarily manage the Xuanhuang Tripod.

As for the future, the affairs of the future will naturally be discussed then.

With the Xuanhuang Tripod, Xu Qing's Mountain and River Map has reached a higher level, and the pure Five Elements Daoist Nature from the Pure Yang Realm continuously converges into the Mountain and River Map.

Xu Qing vaguely sensed that the quality of the Mountain and River Map was undergoing a marvelous Transformation.

And moreover...

Xu Qing walked out of the Mountain and River Map and saw that in the sky, dense dark clouds were gathering, with purple aura flickering indistinctly.

This is the Thunder Tribulation of the Mountain and River Map!

Within the thunder cloud, a powerful Divine Spirit silhouette emerged.

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