Chapter 1199 3 Methods to Hold Up the Sky

If he could cultivate these 3 Dao Fruits to the Heaven-Opening Realm, he was confident he could open at least 9 layers of heavens.

"Now, I need only cultivate diligently and refine my 3 Dao Fruits to their utmost perfection."

Eldrin thought to himself, a trace of confidence unconsciously surfacing in his expression.

But just then, the Canglan Elder shook his head and urgently said, "At the moment of world creation, the number of realms 1 can manifest is directly tied to your own strength and foundation."

"This old man can offer no assistance in this matter; it all depends on yourselves."

"However, to break through to the Earth Immortal realm, merely Opening Heaven alone is still insufficient."

Upon hearing this, all the immortals exchanged subtle shifts in their gazes.

A celestial being seemed lost in thought and couldn't help but inquire, "What you mentioned, Senior—could it be the 3 Primordial Treasures?"

"So it is."

Canglan Elder nodded, then began to recount in measured tones: "The 3 Primordial Treasures are divided into the Heaven-Prop, the Heaven-Steady, and the Realm-Anchor treasures."

Among the 3 Treasures, the World-Anchoring Treasure draws upon the Primal Chaos Qi, serving as the pivotal artifact of heaven and earth's energy circulation.

Level-Heaven Treasures balance the heavens and the earth, while Pillar-Heaven Treasures refer to the 4 Extremities Pillars.

At this point, Elder Canglan inquired, "Do you know which of these 3 treasures holds the key to splitting the heavens?"

The immortals were momentarily taken aback before 1 promptly responded, "The World-Anchoring Treasure serves as the nexus of heaven and earth's primordial energy circulation, and also functions as the Genesis Treasure through which most Earth Immortals integrate with the primordial chaos energy. It should undoubtedly be considered the most crucial artifact."

Canglan Elder did not reply, merely shaking his head with an enigmatic smile before casually pointing toward another individual.

That person, questioned by Elder Canglan, hesitated for a moment before replying, "The Heaven-Leveling Artifact possesses the profound ability to harmonize heaven and earth—it must be the key to this."

Canglan Elder still wore a faint smile as he gently shook his head.

He withdrew his gaze and sighed, saying, "Not so, not so!"

Among the 3 Primordial Treasures, the most crucial are actually the 4 Celestial Pillars that uphold the heavens and earth.

Hearing this, Eldrin seemed to gain a moment of enlightenment, a vague answer beginning to form in his heart.

Sure enough, Elder Canglan let out a sigh before speaking, "You must understand that without the 4 Celestial Pillars supporting heaven and earth, even if you were to open up 9 layers of realms, they would ultimately return to primordial chaos."

Hearing this, the immortals all gained some insight. 1 of them inquired, "Could it be that these 4 Extremes Pillars conceal some profound mystery?"

"So it is!"

Canglan Elder nodded and began, "For the Way of the 4 Pillars Upholding Heaven, I possess 3 methods—superior, intermediate, and inferior. Today, I shall impart them all to you."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he immediately began to listen with utmost concentration.

The Elder of Canglan did not beat around the bush and spoke plainly, "The so-called Lower Method refers to the mainstream cultivation system of the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea."

"To prop up the heavens with this method, 1 must first locate 4 superior-grade Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), fell these sacred trees, and refine them into pillars capable of bearing the firmament."

At this point, Elder Canglan said regretfully, "This method is far too crude. At best, it can only sustain 3 layers of heaven and earth."

"Whether you have forged the foundation of a Great Luo immortal, attained 3 Dao Fruits, or even opened up 9 heavenly realms—using this method to prop up the heavens will utterly devastate your foundation."

Throughout the ages, countless heroes have attempted to prop up the heavens with such inferior methods, only to watch helplessly as the realms they painstakingly carved through myriad hardships collapsed in great measure.

"Therefore, those who rely on such inferior methods to prop up the heavens shall remain confined to the early and middle stages of the Earthly Immortal realm for their entire lives."

Canglan Elder spoke with a measured cadence, as if recalling certain bygone events, and could not help but reveal a faint, bitter smile.

Hearing this, the immortals couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.

For an immortal with a single Dao Fruit, perhaps supporting the heavens with the following methods would suffice.

However, for a dual-core immortal with the bearing of a celestial, using this method to prop up the heavens would surely lead to lifelong regret.

At this thought, an immortal with dual Dao Fruits spoke up: “May I ask, Elder, what of the Middle Path then?”

Chapter 1 The wind howled through the desolate mountain pass, carrying with it the scent of decay and a faint, lingering spiritual energy. Kaelen (Person Name) knelt beside the gnarled roots of an ancient Spirit-Siphon Tree (Spiritual Plant), his robes torn and stained with blood. The fight had been brutal, but necessary. His prize: 3 stalks of nascent Silvermoon Grass (Spiritual Herb), glimmering faintly in the twilight. "Just these 3 stalks... it's not enough," he muttered, his voice hoarse. He carefully stored them within his tattered storage pouch. "To break through to the 4th level of the Qi Refinement stage, I need at least 10. Or better yet, a single Foundation Establishment Pill (Elixir)." He thought of the upcoming Inner Sect Disciple selection. Only 10 days remained. A dozen or so spots were open, but over a 100 outer sect disciples would be competing fiercely. His current strength at the 3rd level was far from sufficient. Suddenly, a sharp, murderous intent pierced the air. Kaelen's body reacted before his mind, twisting violently to the side. A gleaming dagger, coated with a vile green poison, embedded itself deep into the tree trunk where his heart had been a moment before. "Well, well. Look what the scavenger has found," a sneering voice rang out. From behind a large boulder emerged 2 figures. The leader was a tall youth with a cruel twist to his lips – Marcus (Person Name), a notorious bully from the outer sect, already at the peak of the 4th level of Qi Refinement. Beside him stood his lackey, a weasel-faced boy clutching a short sword. "Hand over the Silvermoon Grass, Kaelen," Marcus demanded, his spiritual pressure beginning to radiate outwards, causing the air to shimmer. "A waste like you doesn't deserve such treasures." Kaelen's mind raced. A direct confrontation was suicide. Countless thoughts and battle strategies flashed through his mind in an instant, remnants of knowledge from the mysterious, tattered jade slip he had found years ago. "For thousands of years, the strong prey on the weak. That is the first law of the cultivation world," Kaelen said, his voice unexpectedly calm. He slowly rose to his feet, his right hand subtly tracing a complex pattern in the air, gathering the sparse spiritual energy of the surroundings. "But even a rabbit will bite when cornered." Marcus laughed, a harsh, grating sound. "A rabbit? You flatter yourself. You're nothing but an ant!" He lunged forward, his palm striking out like a viper. "Viper's Venom Strike (Technique)!" The air crackled. But Kaelen was no longer there. Using the obscure movement technique he had painstakingly deciphered from the jade slip – the 9 Phantom Steps (Movement Technique) – he became a blur, leaving behind 3 faint afterimages. The Viper's Venom Strike shattered 1 afterimage, then another. "Impossible!" Marcus's eyes widened in shock. "What kind of technique is that?" Kaelen didn't answer. He had already closed the distance. His fist, now glowing with a faint, silvery light, slammed into Marcus's chest. It wasn't a powerful blow, but it carried a strange, penetrating force that bypassed the bully's crude spiritual shield. *Thump!* Marcus was thrown back several meters, landing hard on the rocky ground. He coughed, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. His lackey stared, frozen in terror. "You... you've been hiding your strength!" Marcus gasped, clutching his chest where an insidious cold energy was seeping into his meridians. Kaelen stood over him, his expression unreadable. The silvery glow around his fist faded. "I merely seek a path to survival. 1 that doesn't involve being crushed under your heel." He glanced at the terrified lackey. "Take him and go. If I see you again, the outcome will be far worse." As the 2 scrambled away, Kaelen let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. That single strike had consumed nearly half of his spiritual energy. He looked down at his palm. The technique from the jade slip was formidable, but the cost was immense. He needed resources. Fast. 20-some Silvermoon Grass stalks, or 50,000 spirit stones to buy the necessary pills... it was a staggering sum for an outer sect disciple. His gaze turned towards the deepest, most dangerous part of the Whispering Fang Mountains (Geographical Name). It was a gamble with his life, but it was the only path forward. 1 100 years had passed since the last Fallen Star (Celestial Event), and the world was changing. Opportunities and dangers were emerging. He would either seize 1 or perish in the attempt.

Canglan Elder stirred slightly before speaking, "To master the Middle Path, 1 must seek 4 supreme-grade Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), fell their main trunks, and submerge them in the North Abyssal Sea's eye to steep for 30 1000 years."

Then, gather the 4 energies of Eastern Azure, Southern Li, Western Geng, and Northern Kui, infusing them respectively into the 4 divine woods.

Then, using the power of laws, it must be tempered for 1 100 1000 years until it takes form, only then can a fourth-level Heaven Pillar be forged.

When Canglan Elder finished explaining the Middle Method, an immortal could not help but ask, "Dare I ask, Elder, with this Middle Method supporting the heavens, how many layers of the cosmos can it sustain?"

"How many layers of heaven and earth?"

Canglan Elder’s gaze flickered slightly before he smiled faintly. "Using the Central Method to prop up the heavens can sustain at most 6 layers of the cosmos."

At this point, Canglan Elder added, "Lower-grade techniques possess limited potential, while those who use mid-grade techniques to prop up the heavens can be considered to have the foundation of a Celestial Immortal."

Throughout the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, most late-stage Earth Immortal Ancestors had attained the Heaven-Opening Realm through the Middle Path breakthrough.

"So that's how it is."

The immortals were momentarily taken aback before faint smiles of delight surfaced on their faces.

For the vast majority of immortals present, this technique capable of sustaining 6 celestial realms was more than sufficient for their needs.

However, there were some whose ambitions ran far deeper, such as Eldrin—1 blessed with the foundation of a Great Luo—who naturally harbored immense interest in these supreme methods.

At this moment, Eldrin could no longer restrain himself and immediately inquired, "May I ask, Senior, what constitutes the supreme method?"

Upon hearing this, all the immortals revealed expressions of curiosity, leaning in attentively to listen.

"A superior method?"

Canglan Elder paused briefly, then inquired thoughtfully after a moment of contemplation, "Have any of you witnessed the 4 Primordial Ancient Trees that anchor the 4 cardinal extremities of the Vastblue Celestial Realm?"

4 Extremities Primordial Tree?

Eldrin was somewhat bewildered and confused, but many of the immortals present had their faces drastically change.

Even 1 of the Earth Immortal Elders couldn't help but change expression, exclaiming involuntarily, "Those 4 ancient trees... could they possibly be..."

"Exactly!"

Canglan Patriarch nodded, his eyes actually carrying a trace of yearning as he said, "Those 4 ancient trees at the end of the Vastblue Immortal Realm grew from the 4 Extremes Pillars that supported heaven and earth when Immortal Lord Vastblue first carved the world from chaos."

Now, after countless epochs had passed, the 4 ancient trees that once supported heaven and earth had grown into 4 Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) piercing through the firmament.

Upon hearing this, the crowd fell into a heavy silence, their mouths growing somewhat dry.

As immortals who had lived for hundreds of thousands, even millions of years, they had long heard of the legendary 4 Extremities Ancient Tree—the first Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

Legend has it that those 4 ancient trees are the supreme treasures that anchor the fortune of the Qingcang Celestial Realm, each having attained the rank of a Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

It was also due to the guardianship of these 4 Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) that the Qingcang Celestial Realm could endure amidst the chaos, persisting through countless epochs without being destroyed.

They had always believed these 4 Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) were innate treasures conceived during the chaos of creation, yet now they were told these were actually supreme treasures wielded by Immortal Lord Qingcang during the genesis of heaven.

This left many people utterly incredulous, momentarily feeling somewhat dazed.

Witnessing this, the Azure Wave Elder remained silent for a long while before finally speaking again. "As you have surmised, this supreme method involves planting 4 supreme-grade Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) into the newly opened world at the dawn of creation."

(End of Chapter)

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