I Can Strengthen Infinitely

Qin Yuesheng truly had not foreseen that when Wu’an Monarch’s immortal blood turned into rainwater and seeped into the earth, it fused with groundwater and quietly spread to other places, such as lakes and great rivers.

So all bodies of water gained a certain degree of spiritual power; wild beasts that drank of these waters naturally underwent notable mutations,

Even in death, Wu’an Monarch’s immortal blood continued to invade the mortal world in another fashion.

Upon entering the town, everywhere lay mangled corpses and severed limbs; pools of blood piled high, while black hounds and other spirit beasts attacked ordinary townsfolk, gnawing at their flesh.

A scene fit for an asura field—an appalling hellscape revealed.

Qin Yuesheng instantly sprung into action, killing those spirit beasts in a frenzy, rescuing innocent civilians one by one.

Though the spirit beasts possessed only 1st-tier strength, they were far more than enough to overwhelm commoners. They could spit fire, unleash poisons, and display all manner of means. Even a martial artist found them incredibly difficult to handle.

"The world is about to face a great catastrophe." Qin Yuesheng declared gravely.

He remembered all too well that the place where Wu’an Monarch perished had produced beings far mightier than even 5th-tier spirit beasts. No matter where these spirit beasts spread, it would be a calamity that no force could hope to hold back.

After dealing with the affairs of this town, Qin Yuesheng hurried to Chang’an with Qin Killer in tow. As the seat of imperial power, Sanhuang needed to know what had happened and take precautions in advance, lest an even greater mutation arise.

On the journey ahead, Qin Yuesheng meticulously examined the items he’d extracted from Wu’an Monarch.

Truly, Wu’an Monarch was worthy of being a true immortal in heaven—everything dismantled from his form was extraordinary and of such superb quality that even Qin Yuesheng was exhilarated.

First there were ten Spiritual Power Pills, a Time Holy Wheel fragment from Wu’an Monarch, the Star Longsword, and a trove of magical treasures.

These treasures were not the crude goods Huang Ting used, but genuine artifacts refined by immortals themselves—their capabilities were overwhelming.

Beyond these, there were also many spirit pills, cultivation techniques, and spirit medicines, all products of the immortal realm—impossible to find in the mortal world and veritable priceless treasures.

Qin Yuesheng took the entirety of Wu’an Monarch’s inheritance, and wealth poured forth like oil. One stroke and he’d become rich beyond measure.

There was truly no business more lucrative than dismantling an immortal; unless one found a way to dismantle two immortals.

Qin Yuesheng already possessed the Time Holy Wheel, so although Wu’an Monarch’s wheel was formidable, Qin Yuesheng cared little for it. After all, time was the mightiest weapon; nothing held greater lethality than the flow of years.

"With these treasures, I could easily found a sect to be number one under heaven. But good things—they’re best reserved for later," Qin Yuesheng mused internally.

At his current realm, Qin Yuesheng could not make use of most of Wu’an Monarch’s artifacts. He had only just summoned the first flower of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top Realm, and the remaining evil and good flowers required both destiny and insight—no external object could hasten their birth, and to force it would be futile.

...

Shi Lin and Yalan had been immortals in the immortal realm for three thousand years since their ascension, and there, they never aligned with factions, always preferring to travel together to bizarre and wondrous places—whether dangerous domains, blessed heavens, or hidden lairs. So long as it piqued their interest, they were always eager to explore.

A millennium ago, channels had still connected the mortal and immortal realms. But one day, for reasons unknown, the passage suddenly vanished. A vast chaotic region separated the two worlds—within it raged chaotic divine thunder, chaotic flames, and chaotic gale winds. Even immortals who entered risked annihilation and the loss of their Dao.

One could break through from the mortal realm to enter the immortal realm, but returning was hardly so easy. Thus, the passage’s disappearance made it near impossible for immortals to descend to the mortal world.

Today, by sheer chance, Shi Lin and Yalan discovered a Heaven’s Gate to the mortal realm—there was no way they would let this opportunity slip by. Of course, they had to indulge in a tour, to fill their hearts with unfathomed regrets.

"Strange. According to those ancient immortals, spirit beasts should not exist in the mortal world. Yet everywhere we go, more and more spirit beasts appear. Did those old immortals get it wrong?"

Standing atop the clouds, gazing at the horizon as a vicious vulture approached, Yalan flicked her hand and the vulture’s head dropped clean off, leaving a smooth and gleaming severed neck.

"I’m not entirely certain either. The lack of spiritual power in the mortal world is a consensus among immortals. But perhaps..." Shi Lin hesitated, "perhaps some immortal passed through Heaven’s Gate before us and spread spiritual power from the immortal realm? But that violates the rules—the mortal world must remain without spiritual power; that is the decree of the Celestial Dao. Even an immortal interfering in the Dao would meet a wretched end. What immortal would dare risk such a taboo?"

"Spirit beasts are savage. I’m afraid the mortals in this world will suffer." Yalan shook her head.

"Don’t worry, since we’re touring the mortal world anyway, why don’t we clear out the spirit beasts for the common folk as we go?"

Yalan nodded: "That sounds good."

...

Back at the site after Shi Lin and Yalan left, Soul Chaser and the others remained. At the sight of two immortals arriving and departing, excitement blazed up from deep within their hearts.

The immortal realm—beyond Heaven’s Gate surely lay the immortal realm.

Soul Chaser and nine companions glanced at one another, and at once activated the power of heaven and earth, ascending to the skies in unison, heading straight for Heaven’s Gate.

The ancient face of Heaven’s Gate bore many pits and hollows—it was nothing but a plain door, and yet contained truly staggering power. The ten grandmasters, Soul Chaser and his peers, could feel their minds stirring and their souls nearly wanting to depart their bodies just by gazing at it from afar.