Born as an ant, I was summoned to ascend to immortality.

Chapter 32: Using the peak as a monument, and the surrounding mountains as a backdrop.

Changtian Sect, Lingxiao Palace.

Inside the hall, two immortals sat facing each other on either side of a square tea table, enjoying tea and conversing.

Both men had white hair and beards. The one on the left, dressed in a plain Taoist robe, was vigorous and energetic. He was the current head of the Changtian Sect, Master Liandu, and this Lingxiao Palace was his residence.

Master Lian Du spoke up, "Junior Brother Yan Qing, are you saying that Yu Po Luo has gone to such lengths, just to send a child with five elemental spiritual roots into our sect for cultivation?"

"Indeed." Master Yan Qing put down his teacup. "Today, I went to investigate this child and vaguely sensed that there was an omen of heavenly secrets about him."

"Oh?" Master Lian Du focused his gaze on Yan Qing, his smile fading. "What kind of heavenly secret?"

Master Yan Qing shook his head: "At the time, I thought it was just an unrevealed secret of Heaven and didn't pay much attention. But now that I think about it, this child possesses the Five Elements Spiritual Roots, which have never been seen before, and it just so happens that the Demon Suppression Realm has opened. If this is not a secret of Heaven, then what is?"

"Junior brother, are you perhaps referring to the He family's...legendary martial arts technique?"

Master Yan Qing nodded: "It is indeed the cultivation method of the He family that can only be practiced by those with five elemental spiritual roots."

Master Liandu pondered for a moment and sighed, "Back then, the ancestors of the He clan created this technique that could seize the power of heaven and earth, but they abandoned it because it was difficult to find the five elemental spiritual roots. Therefore, no one has cultivated it, and we don't know if there are any hidden dangers in this technique. Junior brother, are you determined to get involved in this karma?"

Master Yanqing paused for a moment, then said in a low voice, "If he chooses another cultivation method, let him be, it won't be a mistake for him; but if he can comprehend this cultivation method, it will be a divine revelation, and I am willing to do my best to help him achieve it."

"Very well, let's see what fate has in store for him."

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Meanwhile, in the Demon Suppression Realm.

Zhou Li looked again at the scattered demon remains among the stele forest, and with just one glance, he sensed several true spiritual essences.

He was already quite perceptive, and now that he had opened his Heavenly Thunder Eyes, he naturally had to choose a superior cultivation technique to live up to this good fortune.

As Zhou Li sensed more and more of the true meaning, he seemed to be replaying the epic battle that took place tens of thousands of years ago before his eyes.

Ancient human cultivators and ancient demons clashed in the heavens and earth, their supernatural powers raining down and their sword light cascading like a waterfall.

Various cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, and deadly moves appeared before his eyes, like an epic saga of cultivation.

Despite the relentless attacks from the ancient human cultivators, the demon race retreated steadily, but continued to fight as they retreated, forming their own battle formation and showing no signs of being at a disadvantage.

"Did the ancient demon race also understand formations?" Zhou Li muttered to himself, engrossed in the sight.

He was stunned as soon as he heard the words. Formations were created by ancient cultivators and developed by later generations. The ancient demon race would definitely not know this.

Upon closer inspection of those ancient demons, some soared through the heavens, some roamed the mountains and forests, and others swam in the abyss. Their combined forces were mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining, complementing each other. Although they did not resemble formations, they were perfectly natural.

Zhou Li suddenly realized that this scene was just like the five-colored rainbow bridge he had created on the Immortal Asking Bridge.

He pondered to himself, "This formation was inspired by the supernatural powers and battle tactics of ancient demons and beasts. Although the demon race is not proficient in the ultimate principles of cultivation, their practices are in accordance with nature and secretly in line with the Great Dao."

Zhou Li murmured, "If one can comprehend this principle of mutual generation and restraint, and create a cultivation technique, one will surely be able to absorb the spiritual energy of all things and seize the creation of heaven and earth."

Once the idea took hold, it could not be suppressed.

In an instant, Zhou Li felt that the demon remains in the Demon Suppression Realm resonated with him, as if they were being drawn together by some unseen force.

With focused perception, five pieces of flesh and blood from the demonic remains he had just swallowed gradually transformed into the meridians of five ancient demons, beginning to reconstruct within his sea of ​​consciousness.

Upon closer inspection, he realized that the five demons were Chi Zheng, Bai Yuan, Xuan Gui, Bi Fang, and Zun Yang, which belonged to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, and the five categories of claws, palms, fins, wings, and hooves.

It contains all five elements and all five cardinal principles.

The Crimson Beast was the red leopard with five tails that we had just seen, and the Venerable Goat was the goat with four horns on its head.

At this time, the five ancient demons each occupied a different area, restraining each other while also helping each other achieve their goals.

Zhou Li was positioned in the center of the confrontation between the five demons, a scene resembling the five-colored vortex that rotated around him on the Bridge of Asking Immortals.

He was greatly surprised. Where did this strange sight come from? Was it an image of the flesh and blood of an ancient demon?

If it weren't for the precedent of the Thunder Pool and Bronze Platform, he would have thought he was hallucinating due to the influence of the spiritual energy of the cultivation technique.

Suddenly, the crimson beast seemed to come alive, whipping its tail.

One move affects the whole situation. As soon as Chi Zheng moved, Bi Fang also took to the air. Immediately afterwards, five great demons, carrying overwhelming ferocity, rushed towards Zhou Li from five directions.

To be precise, they came towards the ancient bronze platform at the foot of Zhou Li's feet.

Then, a powerful force firmly held the five ancient demons in place, drawing them to swirl around the platform and eventually transforming them into five streams of light that embedded themselves into the platform.

Zhou Li looked down and saw that the ancient platform was supported by dragons and phoenixes, and decorated with a hundred beasts around it. It was also surrounded by layers of auspicious clouds, and wisps of rosy light escaped from the clouds, their destination unknown.

At that moment, under the influence of a mysterious spiritual force, Zhou Li finally sensed an extraordinary enlightenment stele.

He had been carefully considering the options before, but now, sensing the stone tablet, his heart suddenly became incredibly firm.

Unlike Zhou Li's bustling sea of ​​consciousness, the Demon Suppression Realm presented a completely different scene.

From the moment Zhou Li closed his eyes to comprehend the situation, the spiritual energy in the area began to fluctuate, with the spiritual energy of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) converging from all directions and sweeping towards Zhou Li.

Five streams of spiritual energy condensed around him, forming a five-colored mist that transformed into various rare birds and beasts, dancing gracefully around him, creating an extremely magnificent spectacle.

As Zhou Li slowly radiated countless rays of light and auspicious energy, celestial music suddenly began to play between heaven and earth, its melodious notes clearly audible.

"The Great Dao Immortal Sound...it's actually...a Heavenly Rank cultivation technique!" Some people in the arena vaguely recognized that this was the birth of a Heavenly Rank cultivation technique.

The group of seekers looked at Zhou Li in disbelief. They had actually witnessed the birth of a Heavenly Rank cultivation technique in this grand examination, and they felt immensely honored. In the years to come, being able to take the exam alongside Zhou Li would surely be the envy of countless people.

Looking again at the Demon Suppression Realm, many Enlightenment Stele trembled in unison, and incantations lit up among the mountains, converging at the peaks. The entire mountain range was shrouded in incantations, with flowing light and a majestic aura.

This Heavenly Rank cultivation technique actually uses peaks as monuments and mountains as a backdrop—what a grand design!

Looking at Zhou Li, who was meditating cross-legged, Elder Tan was very pleased: "It was not in vain that I tried so hard; this child is indeed extraordinary."

On the high slope, even Master Xuanhong couldn't help but sigh in admiration: "Having comprehended the Heavenly Rank technique, Zhou Li has gained another top rank... I never imagined that Tan Shouguan's casual move would become the top scorer in this year's sect entrance examination."

He straightened his Taoist hat and greeted the group of second-generation disciples present, saying, "Fellow Daoists, the third test is about to end. Please follow me to meet these seekers of the Dao."

After saying this, True Person Xuanhong took the lead and rode away on his qi, with all the second-generation disciples following behind, heading towards the Stele Forest.

However, Chu Chengyun's feelings were completely different from everyone else's: "Wasn't it only an hour? How could Zhou Li have comprehended a Heaven-rank cultivation technique? What kind of monster is he?"

Looking at his fellow practitioners around him, who were discussing animatedly and with great interest, he felt a sudden blockage in his spiritual heart, and a bitter feeling welled up inside him.