My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Chapter 1335 - 1245: The Mortal World Is Worth It

In the first year of Kangping, on the first day of the last month, during the God Slaying Battle, because the demon Si Luo sacrificed himself, all living things were left in scars, and the world suffered great losses. However, at the last moment, Qin Liuxi dragged Si Luo into eternal nothingness, and the Vitality Array contained within the God Entrapping Array Plate she refined was activated. Moreover, a Mountain Spirit entered the array as the array spirit, causing life to flourish, spirit rain to fall from the heavens, and all living things to be nourished.

Therefore, after that battle, spiritual energy revived across the world, becoming even more abundant than before the great battle, a blessing in disguise.

But this blessing was exchanged at the cost of Qin Liuxi’s ultimate sacrifice.

With the revival of spiritual energy, all living things quickly regained their vitality, and it was especially noticeable to those practicing cultivation. The Primordial Qi severely depleted by the God Slaying Battle was quickly replenished and further enhanced, making everyone feel that indeed, spiritual energy had revived.

The place with the densest concentration of spiritual energy remained the former Black Desert, now the Realm of Nothingness, attracting many cultivators to become hermits there.

Times change, and the world transforms.

Decades have passed, and the Realm of Nothingness has become the best sanctuary for reclusive life, with small sects sprouting up, each occupying a mountain, engaging in competitions, yet strangely maintaining peace.

The only place they dared not establish a sect was the true Nihility Realm, also known as the Fallen God Land.

Yes, when the Evil Buddha attempted to become a god, Qin Liuxi disrupted his plan, and they both fell into nothingness. Later generations called it the Fallen God Land, but who the true god is, lies in the heart of each person.

Whether out of respect for the Immortal Lord who dared to sacrifice her physical body and Divine Soul for all living things, or fear of the Nihility Realm’s soul-devouring power, aside from visiting to pay respects and seeking Enlightenment, anyone wishing to practice cultivation long-term there must be ready to have their spiritual power devoured.

Indeed, after it was discovered that the Fallen God Land was the source of abundant spiritual energy, some attempted to cultivate there, only to find that after more than ten days of cultivation, they could no longer absorb any spiritual energy, and their spiritual power was instead consumed.

Some thought to return after ten days, but it was to no avail. It was as if the Fallen God Land remembered them, refusing their entry. After repeated attempts, finally, three years later, they could once again absorb spiritual energy and seek Enlightenment.

This pattern was recorded, allowing any cultivator coming to the Fallen God Land for Enlightenment to do so once every three years, but for no more than ten days at a time. Exceeding this limit, the higher one’s cultivation, the more severe the soul-devouring.

Some say it is the Immortal Lord still protecting all living things. Otherwise, anyone could stake a claim at the source and absorb all the spiritual energy, leaving none for others.

Cultivators are not just humans but also many living beings, which can be demons, spirits, or souls. All living things under the heavens are cultivators.

But whether one can comprehend and attain their own Dao is a matter of personal insight.

As time goes by, the Fallen God Land has become the burial site of Qin Liuxi, as well as a pilgrimage site for many cultivators. Even if they can only stay for ten days, they willingly come every three years.

Because seeking Enlightenment here yields greater progress.

In the blink of an eye, fifty years have passed, and the Fallen God Land is now hailed as a sacred Secret Realm by cultivators, transitioning from a once-accessible location every three years to a place accessible only to the destined, with many referring to it as a miracle.

No high-level practitioner has claimed it as their domain, yet this mysterious Secret Realm seems to have developed its own Spiritual Sense, with an invisible Barrier, allowing only the truly destined seekers of the Dao to enter and attain Enlightenment. When one’s ten-day limit is reached, they will automatically be sent out.

Since the formation of the Secret Realm, due to the rarity of visitors, the rare Spirit Plants within have rapidly thrived. Besides the Spirit Plants, precious materials for Array Formation, such as Black Gold Lapis Lazuli, and spiritual objects like Thunderstruck Wood can also be found.

Knowing this, all cultivators flocked there, but not everyone could enter. Only the destined ones could. Thus, any cultivator who managed to enter and come out with treasures would find them fiercely contested and bid on at exorbitant prices.

Where there are people, there is a martial world. Regular trades are of no concern, but some dared to commit murder for loot. Consequently, the long-closed Jiuxuan Auction House suddenly reopened, providing a trading venue for seekers, be they cultivators or mortals.

If you seek something, you can post a bounty at Jiuxuan. If you wish to sell, you can do it at Jiuxuan as well. Although the commission is steep, Jiuxuan guarantees complete confidentiality for the buyers and sellers.

Thus, Jiuxuan became the premier auction house in the world. As long as you can afford the price or offer equivalent treasures, you can trade for whatever you need.