Chapter 51: The Ninefold Heavens

  The heaven and earth are divided into nine layers of heaven, each layer is 999 zhang 9 chi 9 cun high.

  This is what the Sword Classic says, each layer of heaven has a different gale wind, and in the ninth layer of heaven, there is also a soul-destroying divine wind that can disperse the three souls and extinguish the seven spirits, it is a forbidden existence.

  The ice boat sailed against the wind, surrounded by clouds and mist. A layer of pale white divine light enveloped the ice boat, with the disciples of the various peaks standing within it, watching the surrounding winds change and transform, all of them having gained insight into their hearts.

  Ming Bing stood at the bow of the boat, he was in the midst of a gale, like an iceberg, freezing the sky, sealing all things, and the invisible gale killed everything, turning them into ice powder that fell to the ground.

  "This is the first layer of Tian, where the Gale Force is most common. It's an invisible Gale Force that can harm the body and sword. Once one's cultivation reaches the Realm of Recognizing the Spirit, they will no longer fear it."

  Yun Fei gazed at Ming Bing's back and said in a low voice, "I don't know how many heavens the Ice Boat will eventually rise to."

  Standing on the boat's gunwale, looking at the surrounding clouds and mist drifting away, being among the clouds, and being as high as the mountain peak, similarly cannot see through the vast land, nor can distinguish others' fate.

  The ice boat rose higher and higher, suddenly disappearing into a patch of azure sky. The emerald green wind blew gently, the air rippling like waves. On Ming Bing's body, a thin layer of frost began to appear.

  "In the double sky, the green ghost wind is fierce. Those who understand the divine realm can reach it, but they cannot even support half a stick of incense time, and their Dao body will collapse."

  "Then you must be able to enter the second heaven of Recognizing God Realm."

  Yun Fei was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said: "That's right. The Tao of Law cannot ride the clouds, the Tao of the Sword cannot condense the soul, it is impossible to leave the earth, unless someone throws you into it, in that case, it is also a life-and-death fate."

  Entering the Second Heaven, amidst the Qing Xiao's gale-force winds, the ice boat reached a certain limit, suddenly breaking through, and the surrounding gales all merged into one, transforming into a cyan-colored whip.

  "We've broken the sound barrier!"

  Many disciples were whispering at a speed faster than sound, a state of cultivation that was no longer attainable by the 16th generation of disciples.

  Qitian was also staring intently at the outside of the ice boat, breaking through the sound barrier, using human power to propel it forward. If not for the immortal's technique, it would be impossible to achieve this.

  "How?"

  Suddenly, a voice rang out, and Qi Tian was slightly stunned. Before he knew it, Bu Qing Tian was already standing beside the two of them.

  But immediately, Zitian relaxed, he had previously been stimulated by Bu Qingtian, his original heart was straightforward, and the overall situation had already opened up, his mind had completely let go, although it didn't say that he could break through life and death, but he also had no fear, some things were no longer on his mind.

  "Very soon!"

  "In my hometown, once you break through the sound barrier, you'll reach another realm."

  A hint of surprise flashed in Qing Tian's eyes, and he said, "I didn't expect that your hometown could also circulate such things. It seems that there were once traces of the immortal way there."

  "Xian Dao's remnants," Qitian chuckled lightly, "I suppose so. Unfortunately, my hometown no longer believes in Xian Dao."

  "I don't believe in fairy tales," Bu Qing Tian was taken aback and said, "In this mundane world, there's actually such a place. Have the hearts of ghosts and gods all disappeared?"

  Nodding in agreement, he said solemnly: "That's right, in my hometown, the hearts of ghosts and gods have gradually dissipated. People no longer believe in ghosts and gods, but only in themselves, not in fate. They rely on their own hands to create a better tomorrow."

  In his eyes, two icy lights flashed, and Tian Qing spoke in a deep voice: "It's actually such a place. If everyone had the physique, with that kind of heart, on the path to immortality, they would definitely have great achievements. I understand why my few words could make you reveal your true nature and grasp the overall situation. Your hometown is truly extraordinary. I want to go see it for myself."

  Bu Qing Tian looked at Qi Tian quietly without hiding anything.

  Smiling and shaking his head, Qi Tian said: "Let's wait for another day when there is a chance, because I am also lost now."

  Up till now, the 108 divine swords, the myriad of swords piercing through the heart, Qitian has yet to reveal even a hint.

  Without asking anything more, Bo Qing Tian nodded his head.

  The ice boat sailed through the double-layered sky, with gusts of wind whistling in succession. Inside the ice boat, a chill gradually emerged, and many disciples sat cross-legged, circulating their internal energy to protect themselves.

  Yun Fei's heart moved slightly, and he took out two wine gourds from his dantian qihai. After a pause, he took out another one.

  Bai Qingtian smiled and said, "Everyone in Bafeng says that Yun Xun is a prodigal son who disobeys the law and loves wine as if it were his life. He's indeed a drunkard. Today I've seen him with my own eyes, and he's truly extraordinary."

  The elixir field is the foundation of the immortal path. When consciousness and thoughts are born, one can capture some things into the elixir field. Generally, Daoists capture their own bodies as the instrument for cultivation, constantly nourishing it with Dao power to seek continuous advancement. Like Yun Fei's case, storing so many wine gourds is quite speechless.

  Yun Fei smiled lightly and said, "If you want to drink my wine, you must first gain my approval. If I, Yun Fei, don't take a liking to you, even if the sect leader asks for wine, I won't give it."

  Bai Qing Tian took over the gourd and savored it: "It seems that today, I still look passable."

  Many of the disciples who were close by were speechless. Yun Fei's tone was too arrogant, they wanted to suppress him, but fearing Qing Tian, they didn't dare to take action.

  In front of the boat, the people on the ice road seemed to have never heard of it, like an old pine tree, rooted on top of the ice boat.

  Three people sat cross-legged, leaning against the purple bamboo wine to resist the cold air. At this time, the ice boat rose again into a blood-red sky, speeding up, and the blood-colored streamers retreated one after another. A rumbling sound like thunder could be faintly heard outside the divine light.

  "Threefold Heaven, Scarlet Blood Gale," Cloud Flying's eyes revealed an unusual color, "Ninefold Heaven, Reaching this place, it can be considered the end."

  Bu Qing Tian shook his head and said, "Tengyun Jiuzhongtian, one change in each layer, this realm is somewhat similar to your Sword Dao's Twelve Heavens of Sword Soul, but only when the Sword Soul reaches its peak can it be compared to my Fa Dao's Detachment from Mortal Realm. The last three layers are also Detachment from Mortal Realm, but these are just general statements."

  Qitian's face revealed a different expression: "Could it be that the Law of Heaven can break through the Three Realms of Heaven and Earth?"

  Bai Qing Tian nodded and said, "The nine heavens of the sky have dangers at every level. The gale gives birth to spirits that devour flesh and blood. When you reach the Cloud Ascension realm, it is the first tribulation of the Dao path. The same goes for the Sword Soul realm. Generally speaking, I only need to break through the upper, middle, and lower nine layers of the three heavens of the sky to fully merge my Dao consciousness and Dao power, reaching the state of shedding the mortal body and refining blood. However, just like the Sound Barrier, they can all be broken through."

  He paused for a moment, and then Bu Qing Tian said: "My immortal strength in battle, how much do you know?"

  After a moment of contemplation, Qi Tian said: "Cultivation is the foundation, followed by the power of the Tao. The key to the Tao still lies in the great enlightenment of the Tao. In my sword path, after cultivation comes the sword energy, then the sword key, and finally the realm of sword law."

  With a slight thought, Yun Fei also nodded slightly.

  He took a sip of the purple bamboo wine and shook his head as he walked on the green sky, saying: "In my opinion, there are only two points, one is strength, and the other is speed!"

  "How to say!"

  He didn't avoid the many disciples around him, and stepped forward to say: "Power can be divided into Dao power, Dao incantations, and great Dao enlightenment. When all of these are combined as one, it becomes power. Power can break through the Dao!"

  "Strength can break through the way!"

  Yun Fei's voice sank: "Is this what it means to go against the current and cut down?"

  "This is one," Bo Qingtian shook his head, "the second is speed. Speed is only possible by breaking through the sound barrier and reversing the flow of energy. This realm is called 'Tengyun'. Although it combines the power of the Tao and the awareness of the Tao, fundamentally, there is no change at all. Moreover, within this lies a huge variable - the Taoist instrument!"

  At this point, Bu Qingtian looked at Qi Tian with a thoughtful expression and smiled lightly: "Ordinary Dao body sword body, flesh and blood body, how can it withstand?"

  Then, Bu Qing Tian burst out laughing several times and got up to leave. He came alone to the stern of the boat, facing the wind alone with his wine cup, without anyone approaching him. Many disciples were all contemplating what he had just said, feeling enlightened.

  Break through the three realms of heaven and earth, can break through the sound barrier!

  Many people have gained insight and made decisions in their hearts without revealing them outwardly.

  In front of the boat.

  Ming Bingdao's eyes opened, revealing a wry smile, before closing again. (Tomorrow will still be three updates, ten steps to power up, everyone's recommendation votes, take a look, and those who haven't voted yet, hurry up and vote! Ten Steps thanks you, tomorrow's first update, around 7:30 in the morning!)