Chapter 1160: Various Worlds Connected Warships

When he was in his 119th reincarnation, Tianyi explained to Li Fan, who was disguised as a successor of Tianjue, that once one reached the Dao Integration realm, cultivation methods became less significant.

What became more crucial was the understanding of the world's essence and the operation of the Heavenly Dao.

However, without the extraordinary talent of someone like Mr. Bai or the Dharma Transmitter, it would be incredibly difficult for an ordinary person to comprehend such profound principles of the Great Dao.

Even though Li Fan could indirectly gain insight by continuously reincarnating and leveraging the geniuses of the Xuanhuang World and various fortuitous encounters, the effect was ultimately inferior to his own direct, personal comprehension.

The discovery that even worlds could be infested by bugs opened up new possibilities for Li Fan.

"I can sense that after the Five Elements Great Grotto-Heaven was infested, my dominant consciousness within it truly became like when I controlled the Spiritwood Realm. It's like transforming myself into the Heavenly Dao..."

"What could be easier than understanding oneself?"

"Although infestation might lead to slight deviations in the world's laws, it can still serve as a reference. And with the help of 'Returning to Truth,' I can constantly restart and have ample opportunities for trial and error."

"Excellent."

Li Fan's true self contemplated, slowly planning for the future.

The perspective then shifted back to Saint Emperor Li Ping.

After completely subjugating the infested Five Elements Great Grotto-Heaven, Li Ping gazed at the massive entity beneath him, lost in thought.

Originally, he had planned to use this grotto-heaven as a culture medium for mutated spiritual energy, to be fully unleashed in a future battle against the Myriad Immortals Alliance, completely altering the battlefield environment and catching them off guard.

But now, it seemed this infested Five Elements Great Grotto-Heaven could have an even greater purpose.

With a thought from Li Ping, outside the grotto-heaven, the mutated spiritual energy once again manifested nine thick black tentacles, reaching towards the Great Qi Minor World.

Compared to the Five Elements Great Grotto-Heaven, the Great Qi Minor World was like an ant beneath a giant's foot.

Under Li Ping's deliberate guidance, the Grand Formation of All Spirits of Heaven and Earth and the Saint Dynasty's destiny collectively parted their defenses, allowing the nine tentacles to easily root deeply into the minor world.

Afterwards, they wrapped several times around the outside of the world.

"Activate!"

The giant formed from the Saint Dynasty's destiny stood atop the infested Five Elements Great Grotto-Heaven, letting out a low roar.

The grotto-heaven rumbled, instantly seeming to come alive, slowly moving towards the depths of the void, away from the Xuanhuang World.

The nine tentacles, like iron chains, tethered the Great Qi Minor World, slowly advancing together.

"Using the Five Elements Great Grotto-Heaven as a reference, the current movement in the void is relatively slow. But from a cultivator's perspective, it's very fast, almost several times quicker than a Spirit Transformation cultivator fleeing at full speed."

Li Ping sensed the ever-increasing distance from the Xuanhuang World and nodded slightly.

Previously, even though Li Ping had fortified the Saint Dynasty of Great Qi to be impregnable, with defenses like the Sky-Patrolling Arrows and the Grand Formation of All Spirits of Heaven and Earth, one problem remained unavoidable.

That was the Great Qi Minor World's proximity to the Xuanhuang World.

Lacking strategic depth, once its precise location was discovered by the Myriad Immortals Alliance, it could be ambushed and fall into a dire state of heavy encirclement.

But what if it was hidden deeper...

For thousands of years, the Fissure Whale Pods had continuously carved open the void without cease.

They had already created an excellent environment for concealment.

"The Myriad Immortals Alliance possesses records regarding the minor world where mortals migrated in the past."

"However, when they pinpoint its location and attempt to attack, they will discover that the minor world has become an empty void. They will likely be quite stunned."

"Indeed, I could even set up multiple killing formations at the Great Qi Minor World's former location, waiting for the Myriad Immortals Alliance to walk into the trap. Hahahaha..."

In an instant, countless schemes flooded Li Ping's mind.

The slow overall movement of the minor world did not attract the attention of the citizens within the Saint Dynasty of Great Qi.

Even the nine black tentacles deeply embedded in the world were noticed by only a handful of people, including Sun Erlang.

However, once they knew it was the work of Saint Emperor Li Ping, they merely marveled at his divine power.

"Fellow Daoist, where do you intend to drag this world?"

Outside the world, in the void.

Daoist Baihua, having recovered slightly with Li Ping's help, quickly flew out to investigate after noticing the world's unusual movement.

What she saw was the infested Five Elements Grotto-Heaven, with its nine tentacles pulling the minor world rapidly forward.

Although she prided herself on being well-traveled and knowledgeable, she was utterly awed by the scene before her.

"Why must there be a destination?"

Li Ping dispersed his giant avatar, returning to his normal form, and spoke calmly.

Although the recent action had consumed some of the dynasty's destiny, with the Saint Dynasty's flourishing and rapidly rising power, it would fully recover within half a year.

"Fellow Daoist, which do you think is harder to conquer: a fixed fortress or a constantly drifting ship in a river?" Li Ping asked pointedly.

Daoist Baihua instantly understood Li Ping's meaning and nodded, saying, "Indeed. Constantly shifting positions in the void makes it impossible to even pinpoint its exact location, let alone launch an encirclement. Your move, fellow Daoist, is truly brilliant."

Baihua praised enthusiastically.

"However, there is still one drawback at the moment."

"What is it?"

"Relying on just one Five Elements Great Grotto-Heaven to pull it, the speed of movement in the void is simply too slow."

An ominous thought suddenly arose in Daoist Baihua's mind.

"Therefore, I'll have to trouble you, Daoist Baihua, to make a few more trips."

Li Ping turned to her, his tone sincere.

"I have a few more suitable targets here. Although they are not as large as the Five Elements Great Grotto-Heaven, they are still usable. Once you bring them all here, I will connect them with formations, and our forward momentum will increase several-fold."

Recalling her miserable experience transporting the Five Elements Grotto-Heaven previously, and then seeing the specific information on over a dozen more grotto-heavens sent by Li Ping, Daoist Baihua suddenly felt dizzy, her future appearing bleak.

"Heh heh, rest assured, fellow Daoist. Since you are so dedicated to the Saint Dynasty, I naturally won't mistreat you," Li Ping said with a smile, pointing his finger in the air.

A golden dragon instantly appeared before Baihua.

"Is this... Myriad Spirit Nectar?" Daoist Baihua exclaimed.

"Ah, no. It's merely some condensed cultivation," Baihua corrected herself a moment later, feeling a slight regret.

"Heh heh, only True Immortals can condense Essence Force, how could I possess it? However, these refined source energies should compensate for the damage you sustained transporting the grotto-heaven," Li Ping said calmly.

The source energy forming the golden dragon was naturally gathered from the Great Qi citizens cultivating the Spirit Enlightenment Yuan Cultivation Method.

It was a level below true Essence Force, pure cultivation without any attributes.

Daoist Baihua hesitated for a moment, then opened her mouth and swallowed the golden dragon.

It was instantly refined, not only healing her old injuries but also making her dark golden glazed body several times more solid.

"Thank you for your assistance, fellow Daoist."

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