Four Great Constellations

Four Great Constellations . . .

Following the conclusion of the disciple recruitment event hosted by the Eastern Sage Immortal King, the Royal Sacred Region buzzed with newfound fervor for cultivation. Witnessing the astounding might of the supreme existences had ignited a deeper passion for the martial path among the people.

As the heart of the Royal Sacred Region, Sacred Royal City felt this fervor most intensely. Many had chosen to join the Medicine Sovereign Valley, which had boldly declared its intention to compete with the Royal Sacred Sect. News of their recent battle had spread far and wide, revealing that the Medicine Sovereign Valley was no less formidable than the Royal Sacred Sect.

However, rumors regarding Zai Xuan's alleged involvement in aiding an external visitor to abduct females from their world for use as cultivation vessels tarnished the reputation of the Royal Sacred Sect. Their once-stellar standing had suffered a significant blow.

Amidst this backdrop, countless speculations circulated about Qin Wentian. It was said that he had been on the brink of becoming the Eastern Sage Immortal Emperor's disciple but was ultimately rejected due to his unsuitable character. Qin Wentian was depicted as cunning and sinister, so much so that even the Eastern Sage Immortal Emperor deemed him unworthy.

This revelation stirred up a storm in Sacred Royal City, prompting heated discussions among the populace. The events at the immortal palace had been witnessed by many, lending credibility to this version of events.

Yet, Qin Wentian chose not to address these rumors, allowing them to run rampant. Another tale claimed that Qin Wentian had suffered humiliation at a banquet and was determined to seek revenge. However, the other party was a supreme existence from the immortal realms, and his quest for vengeance appeared futile.

These rumors, most likely spread by members of the Royal Sacred Sect, were intended to stoke the flames of discord. However, neither the Medicine Sovereign Valley nor Qin Wentian himself paid them any heed. Since returning from the disciple recruitment event, Qin Wentian had withdrawn from the outside world entirely.

Six months flew by in the blink of an eye.

In a secluded area of the Royal Sacred Region, shrouded in mist, an imposing immortal palace flickered in and out of existence. It seemed to straddle the boundary between reality and the void, appearing and disappearing intermittently. When the immortal senses of supreme existences briefly brushed against the Royal Sacred Region, they noted its presence but detected nothing unusual.

Of course, the supreme existences didn't delve too deeply into their investigation. Even though this place was a particle world, focused attention could flood their minds with countless scenes and messages, creating a bewildering experience.

However, if they were physically present at this misty location, they would undoubtedly sense the unique energy fluctuations that concealed the immortal palace. These fluctuations rendered the space here distinctly different from the rest of the Royal Sacred Region.

Within the palace, Di Tian sat cross-legged on a slope, a brilliant picture scroll radiating resplendent light floating before him. Its contents were enigmatic and profoundly challenging to comprehend.

Di Tian was completely engrossed in the scroll, surrounded by cascading runic lights that illuminated his surroundings. Some of these lights entered his body directly, causing him to appear ethereal and indistinct, shifting through a multitude of transformations.

Suddenly, the picture scroll in Di Tian's hands quivered. Within the scroll, a vibrant rune imprint emerged, transforming into a mysterious energy.

"This is proving to be quite the challenge. Despite all this time, I still can't fully grasp it. It's as if I've just scratched the surface of this vast realm of sealing," Qin Wentian contemplated inwardly. He knew he had just a year to unlock the secrets of the scroll. Failure meant not only losing this opportunity but also having his memories of this place wiped clean, and being expelled from the Vermilion Bird Immortal Palace.

"These runic lights in the scroll are reminiscent of divine inscriptions. They form an intricate web of connections, a complex tapestry of transformations that ultimately converge into a mysterious wellspring of energy," Di Tian murmured while gazing into the air, his focus fully on comprehension. As his cultivation advanced, his understanding of divine inscriptions had grown, especially when cultivating the Spirit Refinement Method.

The Spirit Refinement Method, discovered within the memories his father had left him in the tiny astral being, allowed him to refine every particle of astral energy in his body into divine energy, with each particle essentially being a divine inscription. For instance, sword-type divine energy could manifest actual swords when channeled, akin to innate techniques. He had sensed the connection between the two—it was as if innate techniques were a variation of divine inscriptions with inherent attributes.

Astral souls also possessed inherent attributes, such as force, dreams, wind, fire, lightning, thunder, and more. The Spirit Refinement Method was vital to his cultivation journey, and his father's emphasis on it was evident. Divine inscriptions could be used in combat or to inscribe formations, achieving the same results as innate techniques through different means. They both seemed rooted in channeling the energies of heaven, earth, and one's attribute energy, albeit in distinct contexts.

The enigmatic energy and endless runic lights in the scroll felt uncannily familiar to Di Tian, resembling seals, which seemed to be another variant of divine inscriptions.

"Sealing energy is fundamentally no different from other forms of energy, akin to wind, fire, lightning, and thunder attributes. I've condensed a sealing-type astral soul within my body, which means I have a sealing attribute. To comprehend this scroll, I need to unlock the secrets concealed within these runic lights," Di Tian contemplated.

"Seals are potent because they harness not only attribute energy but also tap into the formidable energy of heaven and earth, much like formations created with divine inscriptions. The complexity of sealing lies in its intricate fusion of these energies. By shifting my perspective to simplify its complexity, I can begin to grasp its essence," he mused.

With renewed determination, Di Tian discarded his previous notions and embarked on a fresh approach, exploring the radiant runic lights in the scroll from a different angle.

Time passed unnoticed, both within the Vermilion Bird Immortal Palace and the outside world.

In the Medicine Sovereign Valley, Qin Wentian remained dedicated to his cultivation without pause. Advancing into the Celestial Phenomenon Realm had brought an awareness of the increased difficulty in cultivation. Every step of improvement demanded not only an abundance of astral energy for refinement but also a deeper understanding of true intents and the essence of his constellation. Only then could his constellation achieve greater perfection.

At this moment, Qin Wentian's original body had already grasped and condensed his third and fourth constellations.

The first was the Dreamworld Constellation, a manifestation of his Great Dream Astral Soul. It was a boundless domain-type constellation that could immerse his opponents so profoundly they couldn't escape. Circulating around this constellation was a pure, destructive might born from the fusion of his true intents.

The second was the Sword Slaughter Constellation, derived from his King Sword Astral Soul. Its destructive power surpassed the first, reaching an extreme level capable of cleaving through all obstacles in its path.

The third constellation was the Summon Constellation, evolving from his Demon Sovereign Astral Soul. This constellation granted him the ability to summon immensely powerful demonic beasts to aid him in combat.

The fourth constellation was the Suppression Destroyer Constellation, evolving from his towering giant, his fifth astral soul. This astral soul, radiating a violet-gold corona, was condensed from the 7th Heavenly Layer and held unfathomable power.

With four constellations condensed, Qin Wentian had yet to evolve his Heavenly Hammer Astral Soul, not because he couldn't, but because he believed that his current four constellations were more than sufficient. Condensing a fifth constellation and evolving his Heavenly Hammer Astral Soul wouldn't significantly enhance his combat prowess.

Apart from condensing these four constellations, Qin Wentian dedicated a significant amount of time to various aspects of cultivation. He didn't waste a single moment dwelling on the events of the Eastern Sage Immortal Emperor's disciple recruitment or concerning himself with the rumors circulating about him. In a world governed by strength, he knew that when suppressed, people would disdain him, but when he stood at the pinnacle, they would worship him. This was a truth he understood all too well.

"You've finally realized it's time for a break," a perfectly beautiful silhouette approached Qin Wentian with a warm smile.

"Just stretching my muscles," Qin Wentian replied as he walked over to Mo Qingcheng, wrapping his arms around her slender waist, a look of contentment on his face.

"You lecherous wolf," Mo Qingcheng teased, pouting.

"What?" Qin Wentian squeezed her waist gently, and Mo Qingcheng leaned into his embrace, speaking in a gentle tone.

"In the outside world, many are discussing you. Some even wonder if you've already departed for the immortal realms, considering how long it's been since you last appeared."

"Let them say what they want. I was actually preparing to head to the immortal realms myself," Qin Wentian casually remarked. Ever since he learned that the Royal Sacred Region was just a particle world, a burning desire to explore the vast immortal realms had ignited within him. He yearned to traverse those boundless lands and see the true world with his own eyes.

A real man explored in all directions, and besides, he had a duty to fulfill for his parents and a search for Qing'er to undertake. No matter what, he was destined to venture beyond the Royal Sacred Region's boundaries.

"Can you bring me along?" Mo Qingcheng tilted her head and gazed at Qin Wentian, her eyes brimming with a warmth that could melt even the coldest of hearts. She was genuinely concerned; the immortal realms seemed impossibly distant to her.

"You sweet girl," Qin Wentian murmured, planting a tender kiss on her forehead before suggesting, "How about we go for a walk?"

"Sounds wonderful!" Mo Qingcheng agreed with a smile. Qin Wentian took her hand, and together, they moved with graceful swiftness, soaring through the air toward the exit of the Medicine Sovereign Valley without drawing any attention.

As they leisurely wandered through the Sacred Royal City, inhaling the crisp air, Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng appeared just like any ordinary couple exploring the streets. However, their extraordinary presence turned heads wherever they went. The combination of Qin Wentian's commanding aura and Mo Qingcheng's captivating beauty was nothing short of dazzling. By this time, everyone in the Royal Sacred Region was well aware of Qin Wentian's identity.

Six months prior, the events at the immortal palace had been broadcasted to the entire world. Qin Wentian's face had become one of the most recognizable in the region.

Whispers traveled through the crowd as people exchanged hushed comments. "Isn't that Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng? Mo Qingcheng is simply stunning, but who would've thought that Qin Wentian would still be here in the Royal Sacred City? I heard rumors that the immortal emperor rejected him because of his character."

"I heard he was actually humiliated. He secluded himself for six months, but it seems like he's finally returning to his normal self. Qin Wentian is truly an extraordinary figure. He can stand toe-to-toe with the geniuses from the immortal realms."

Qin Wentian couldn't help but smile wryly as he overheard their conversations. Being excessively famous had its downsides; he couldn't even take a casual stroll without attracting attention.