I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1173 - 725: Scheming Hearts, Hidden Undercurrents, Making the Unreal Real (Part 2)

Consequently, an Eighth Tribulations Primordial Spirit is widely recognized as the peak of power traversing the star-strewn sky.

Backing by formidable Sects, possessing ancient lineages and numerous hidden trump cards, Yu Jian and his comrades are considered the most intimidating figures among those at the Eighth Tribulations Primordial Spirit level.

Even a figure like the middle-aged man draped in the Purple Dragon Robe lacks the certainty to surpass them.

"It was fortunate that I followed Old Thirteen's counsel and formed a pact with the Heng Clan. Supported by their clandestine aid, these few Sect forces do not intimidate me.

Provided we seize the treasure within the Return to Glory secret realm, our clan possesses a genuine chance at a grand revival!"

The man in the Purple Dragon Robe pondered silently.

As he observed the Flying Boats of titan forces like the Sky-breaking Sword Sect occupy the premier locations, while other powers retreated slightly in a show of respect, he could not remain indifferent.

There was an era when their Immortal Clan was similarly magnificent; wherever they traveled, Sects would avoid their path and other clans would bow in submission.

Now, however, they were relegated to the furthest fringes, reduced to nothing more than a marginal presence.

How could he not feel the sting of humiliation?

"The time is coming. As long as that treasure is ours, the hope of restoring our clan's glory remains alive."

Beneath his long sleeves, the man in the Purple Dragon Robe clenched his fists tightly, his expression hardening with resolve.

"Hmm? Is that Flying Dragon Ship over there not the Spiritual Artifact Flying Boat belonging to the Great Origin Immortal Clan?"

At that moment, Hei Ming of the Netherworld Palace scanned the surroundings, his eyes finally landing on the Flying Dragon Ship situated at the very edge.

"The Great Origin Immortal Clan?"

Standing on the adjacent Flying Boat, Peach Fairy mused for a second before the realization struck her.

"Is Senior Brother Hei Ming speaking of the Great Origin Immortal Clan that once ruled the Great Origin Immortal Domain? The one that flourished for an age before falling into ruin?"

"Precisely. I recall that the Great Origin Immortal Clan currently lacks any expert above the Primordial Spirit realm, yet they still dare to approach the Return to Glory secret realm. Does this imply they possess entry tokens?" Hei Ming nodded in confirmation.

"As the progeny of Dao-transforming Immortals, they naturally retain some foundational strengths," Peach Fairy remarked with a light chuckle. "However, seeing the Great Origin Immortal Clan attempting to enter this realm suggests they are desperate for a chance to reclaim their ancestors' lost prestige."

"Without the power to back it up, even if they grasp the treasure, they may not be able to keep it," Hei Ming stated coldly.

"Since their clan has no one beyond the Primordial Spirit stage, even if they succeed in getting the treasure, they might be attacked and robbed by the very next day."

"The strong devouring the weak is the fundamental law of nature. If such a thing happens, it is simply the tribulation the Great Origin Immortal Clan is destined to face."

Peach Fairy continued, "In any case, Senior Brother Hei Ming, why bother with a fallen clan? You mentioned a desire to form an alliance with us—was that a serious proposal?"

"Indeed. I, Hei Ming, never make empty promises."

"Then I am truly honored. In what manner does Senior Brother wish to collaborate?" Peach Fairy asked, a seductive smile playing on her lips.

"It is quite simple..."

The two immediately began to deliberate on the specifics of their cooperation.

Naturally, their conversation was conducted via Primordial Spirit transmission, ensuring their plans and the nature of their agreement remained a secret to all others.

Several years remained before the Return to Glory secret realm would truly manifest.

During this interval, no one could predict how the dozens of mighty forces gathered here would clash or form secret pacts.

Beneath the surface of this apparent stillness, violent undercurrents were churning.

In contrast to the tension in the starry sky, Lu Qing’s home world seemed far more serene.

Since Lu Qing’s return, marked by his execution of the four late-stage Golden Core Realm Demons and his gift of talismans to Holy Mountain, the situation had shifted.

Holy Mountain had launched an extensive campaign to purge the Demon Cultivators who had been terrorizing the realm.

Within two or three years, through the joint efforts of Holy Mountain and various Sects, nearly every Demon Cultivator had been wiped out.

The majority were slain, while the few survivors fled into the shadows, living like vermin and fearing to show their faces.

As a result, peace returned to the land, and the presence of demons became a rarity.

Amidst this quietude, Lu Qing spent two years in deep, closed-door Cultivation within the Jade Cave.

On this day, Lu Qing finally opened his eyes, gradually emerging from a state of profound meditation.

"I did not expect that mastering the 'Mistaken' Divine Skill would be so much more grueling than 'Great Strength,' but I have finally succeeded."

A sigh escaped Lu Qing’s lips.

When he first entered seclusion, he assumed that comprehending 'Mistaken' would mirror his experience with 'Great Strength,' taking only a month or two to transform it into a Great Divine Power.

However, once he began, he realized he had drastically underestimated the difficulty.

The 'Illusion Path' proved to be far more elusive than the 'Power Dao.'

The internal Dao charm was as vast as an ocean and incredibly intricate, riddled with deceptions and false trails.

Mistaking a false Dao charm for the truth could lead a cultivator down a ruinous path from which there was no return.

Lu Qing had nearly fallen into such a trap at the start; if not for his quick instincts, he would have strayed dangerously off course.

That experience taught him that the 'Illusion Path' is truly as fickle as its name suggests.

A single moment of carelessness could lead to self-inflicted harm or the total destruction of the 'Mistaken' Divine Power Seed he had worked so hard to bring to Small Divine Power perfection.

This realization forced Lu Qing to become exceptionally focused, dedicating his entire being to the comprehension of the Dao.

Even with his unique abilities, it still required two years to filter through the mountain of deceptive Dao charms.

Finally, he carved out a clear path and seized a flickering moment of spiritual inspiration.

He successfully promoted 'Mistaken' from a Small Divine Power to a Great Divine Power.

"The struggle to advance 'Mistaken' this time stems from my foundation in the Path of Divine Soul being less developed than my physical body."

Lu Qing reflected on this insight, his mind gaining clarity.

The Path of Divine Soul is eternally cryptic; even Primordial Spirit experts find it difficult to grasp in its entirety.

Because of this, Cultivation techniques focusing solely on the Path of Divine Soul are quite rare in the world.

Thanks to the legacy of the Witch Clan, Lu Qing's physical foundation was much sturdier than his spiritual one.

Coupled with the tricky nature of the 'Illusion Path,' this process had been far more time-consuming than his previous breakthrough.

Nevertheless, the outcome justified the labor.

Despite the hurdles, he had successfully elevated 'Mistaken' to the rank of Great Divine Power.

With a flick of his wrist, a tiny, miniature world materialized in Lu Qing’s palm.

It contained peaks, rivers, sprawling forests, oceans, frozen wastes, and flatlands.

If expanded, the geography of these features would perfectly match the landscape of his original world.

"Now that 'Mistaken' has reached the Great Divine Power level, it is no longer just a technique for illusions; it can actively manipulate reality, blurring the line between what is real and what is not.

At higher levels of mastery, it can even manifest the illusory as physical reality, turning the fake into the true.

When that happens, I might even be able to create a functioning world!"

Lu Qing sensed the various truths emanating from the world held in his hand.

With 'Mistaken' at this level, he was no longer restricted to planting visions in the Divine Souls of others.

He could now manifest massive, realistic illusions in the physical world that were impossible to distinguish from reality.

Any Cultivator trapped within, if their Dao Heart wavered, would be lost forever, unable to tell fact from fiction.

Once his Cultivation reached a high enough peak, Lu Qing could potentially transmute illusion into matter, changing the very nature of substance.

Of course, such a feat was still far beyond his current capabilities.

He suspected that even reaching the perfection stage of a Great Divine Power might not be enough to achieve that.

To truly turn the false into the real, the skill would likely need to ascend to the level of a Supreme Divine Power.

As for the creation of an entire world, that remained a distant dream.

Even if he eventually transcended the Primordial Spirit realm, he wasn't certain such a feat was possible.