The world spun.
The next moment, Li Qi and the others who stepped into the passage entered the chaotic Heavenly Dao space.
As everyone opened their eyes.
Their complexions couldn't help but change slightly.
They saw that within the chaotic Heavenly Dao space, countless skeletons lay scattered on the ground, having turned into bones.
Some were human, and some were demonic beasts of various shapes.
However, judging from the residual aura on these skeletons.
The strength of the owners of these skeletons must not have been weaker than peak Nascent Soul cultivators.
Suddenly, Feng Dengxian's gaze narrowed as he looked at a skeleton lying on the ground. In its hand was a long sword emitting a rich spiritual glow.
"This is... the Void Bamboo Sword, the sword used by the Void Bamboo Sword Immortal two thousand years ago!"
But...
According to historical records, didn't the Void Bamboo Sword Immortal ascend after repelling the demon race of his era and having new human Nascent Soul cultivators to fill the ranks?
Everyone fell silent at this moment.
Looking at the scattered skeletons in the Heavenly Dao space.
"That damned guy."
Suddenly, Feng Dengxian cursed with slightly reddened eyes.
Seeing this situation, everyone could guess.
It was likely that ever since that immortal who harvested cultivators' essence and blood to extend his lifespan became the Lord of the Plane.
All powerful cultivators recorded as having ascended had their ascension intercepted in this Heavenly Dao space.
Before they could truly ascend to the upper realm, their essence and blood were harvested.
The atmosphere became slightly oppressive for a while.
Then, the Heavenly Dao will from the Dixu Realm sent a message again.
Determine the strongest cultivator and become the new Lord of the Plane.
And the benefits of becoming the Lord of the Plane were naturally numerous.
The most basic was that after becoming the Lord of the Plane, although longevity was not directly immortal.
The lifespan of a Nascent Soul cultivator who could originally live for two thousand years could be extended to three thousand years.
The lifespan of a Void Returning cultivator who could originally live for five thousand years could be extended to six to seven thousand years.
Another example was the ability to control the spiritual energy distribution of this world.
Changes in mountains and rivers, changes in weather.
Another example was fighting near the Dixu Realm.
Then the Lord of the Plane would receive feedback from the Dixu Realm, gaining some amplification to enhance combat power.
When the cultivators present heard of this effect, their eyes showed surprise.
Then they looked at Li Qi with the gaze of monsters.
So, the person Li Qi had seriously injured with a single punch earlier was not an ordinary peak Void Returning cultivator.
But a peak Void Returning cultivator whose power was amplified by the Dixu Realm's Heavenly Dao?
As expected of Li Qi!
Then, one by one, various benefits were heard by the Nascent Soul cultivators, causing their eyes to light up from time to time.
Li Qi was the only exception.
To him, the privileges of becoming the Lord of the Plane held no attraction.
It was better to find a place to cultivate in seclusion and slack off comfortably.
If he truly became the Lord of the Plane, he might even have to manage a world.
How tiring that would be.
But the next moment.
When the next privilege of being the Lord of the Plane appeared, Li Qi's eyes immediately lit up.
After becoming the Lord of the Plane, regardless of their strength, they could actively sever the ascension summons from the upper realm.
"Holy crap!"
At this moment, even Li Qi couldn't help but be surprised.
Li Qi had always been worried about ascension.
Although his strength was immense.
Venturing to a completely new and powerful upper realm.
Who knew if there would be any old monsters.
What if he, with his strength, was like a lowly dog in the upper realm? If he was unlucky enough to encounter some True Immortals fighting, the aftermath would kill him, how unfair that would be.
And now...
Actively severing the ascension call from the upper realm!
This was too perfect for me.
I'll just stay in a small place like Dixu Realm and hide for a hundred million years.
What does it matter if resources are scarce and techniques are low-end.
After hiding for a hundred million years, I'll come out.
By then, my attribute points will all be 99999...+.
Who cares if you're an Immortal Emperor or an Ancestral God, I'll smack you all to death with one palm.
"I'm going to be the Lord of the Plane! No one can snatch it from me."
Li Qi looked at the other Nascent Soul cultivators present and said sternly.
Hearing Li Qi's stern voice.
The Nascent Soul cultivators exchanged glances, looking confused.
They hadn't said anything yet.
Besides, no one said they wanted to snatch it from you.
Although the privileges of being the Lord of the Plane were many.
In reality, most of the Nascent Soul cultivators present had the idea of ascending to the upper realm to explore.
Except for those who lacked the ability to qualify for ascension.
Moreover, once they truly went to the upper realm, these so-called privileges of the Lord of the Plane would be meaningless.
Increased lifespan?
Can't I directly improve my strength in the upper realm to increase my lifespan?
And wouldn't the cultivation speed in the upper realm be faster than in a small place like Dixu Realm?
There was also the enhancement of combat power.
Except for the monster Li Qi.
Even if Feng Dengxian's strength was doubled, he would not be an opponent of those peak Void Returning experts.
Finally, a Nascent Soul cultivator spoke.
"Since Daoist Li intends to take the position of Lord of the Plane, I will choose to withdraw."
With this as a start, the other Nascent Soul cultivators also chose to withdraw.
Moreover, if anyone truly wanted to compete, it would only be to humiliate themselves. Who could defeat Li Qi?
Thus, under this logical progression.
Li Qi obtained the position of Lord of the Plane.
Then, under the selection of the Dixu Realm's Heavenly Dao will.
A profound and mysterious feeling appeared in Li Qi's heart.
At this moment, Li Qi felt as if the entire Dixu Realm held no secrets before him.
He could easily manipulate all the mountains and trees in Dixu Realm, control the weather, and so on.
Even if Li Qi had any special quirks.
With just a thought.
His gaze could penetrate any part of Dixu Realm, for example... cough cough cough.
Apart from this.
Li Qi could even control the strength of lightning tribulations below the Nascent Soul stage.
If Li Qi wished, he could even directly revoke all lightning tribulations.
However, in this way, after cultivators broke through, they would miss out on a tempering and refining process from the lightning tribulation.
Although breaking through would be easier, their strength would be weakened.
Or conversely, Li Qi could directly add lightning tribulations at any stage.
Even if you were a Body Tempering first stage breaking through to the second stage, Li Qi could arrange a lightning tribulation to strike you a few times.
Imagine you are just an ordinary Body Tempering cultivator who just started, and today you are breaking through from the first stage to the second stage, which should be a happy occasion.
Suddenly, a dark cloud gathers above your head, and lightning and thunder begin to crackle.
Holy crap, that's too evil. I can't do this.
Although if this were to happen, the quality of future cultivators would truly be a step up every day.
Li Qi decided that the authority regarding lightning tribulations should remain as it is.
Unless he disliked someone, then he would secretly strike them a few more times.
As for the lightning tribulation for breaking through the Void Returning stage above the Nascent Soul stage.
This seemed to be beyond Li Qi's control, and Dixu Realm did not have the authority to control the lightning tribulations of Void Returning stage cultivators.