Chapter 47: A New Qin Sheng (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

The Infinite Lands.

As Qin Sheng's consciousness descended upon this place, he saw another version of himself, dressed in white, standing motionless with a look of melancholy.

What was wrong?

"You should know the current situation by now, right?" Qin Sheng asked.

The white-clad Qin Sheng nodded and let out a sigh. "I want some peace and quiet."

He immediately added, "And don't ask me who 'Jingjing' is. That meme is too old."

"..."

He was quite good at talking to himself.

"Which world did you travel to?" Qin Sheng asked.

"The Dou Qi Continent."

Qin Sheng realized; so it was *Battle Through the Heavens*.

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng looked over. "What about you? What's your situation?"

"Thanks for the invite. I'm in *Shrouding the Heavens*, born on Earth, just arrived in the Big Dipper, and have already joined the Yaoguang Holy Land."

Qin Sheng: "Securing the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron in the future won't be a problem."

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng froze for a moment. "You... if you don't have a 'Golden Finger,' it's hard to say which of us is luckier."

Traveling to *Battle Through the Heavens*, as long as one hid at the edges of the continent when the crisis of Emperor Hun Tian erupted, one would be fine. Furthermore, finding an opportunity to head to the Great Thousand World later would make achieving immortality quite easy.

But *Shrouding the Heavens*...

That was a long and complicated story.

"I think the *Shrouding the Heavens* world is alright."

"Of course you think that, you have a Golden Finger now!"

"Nonsense. I rely on my own hard work; the Golden Finger only provided a tiny bit of help," Qin Sheng said righteously, before asking curiously: "So, what exactly did you go through?"

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng wore an expression of someone looking back on a painful past. He said

"I was born in the Jia Ma Empire. My parents were disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect, so I was a member of the Misty Cloud Sect by birth."

"Perhaps because our souls were special, I had great talent and was taken in as a disciple by Yun Shan."

Qin Sheng's expression turned strange. This identity was truly... a high-ranking member of the Misty Cloud Sect. When the sect was exterminated, being executed would likely be at the top of the list.

"I also had a talent for alchemy. Before I died, I was a three-star Dou Huang and a sixth-tier alchemist. I was younger than Yun Yun."

"Impressive," Qin Sheng praised.

Though it sounded a bit like self-praise, for the Dou Qi Qin Sheng to reach such a level in the Jia Ma Empire, he was indeed exceptionally gifted.

"I had no desire for power; I focused solely on cultivation and improving my alchemy skills," the Dou Qi Qin Sheng continued. "However, after reaching the sixth tier, progress became increasingly difficult. Since I was already a Dou Huang and possessed some strength, I wanted to subdue a Heavenly Flame."

"..."

Qin Sheng guessed the Dou Qi Qin Sheng's ending.

"You don't need me to say more; you know. I only had one choice: the Green Lotus Core Flame."

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng looked helpless. "But after the Heavenly Flame entered my body, I couldn't withstand the backlash. I was burned to death instantly."

Qin Sheng: "...A Dou Huang powerhouse, truly terrifying!"

"What a massive loss," the Dou Qi Qin Sheng shook his head, filled with resentment.

To be fair, he had cultivated all the way to Dou Huang before attempting to claim a Heavenly Flame; he had been extremely cautious.

"Did you never think to go to Yao Chen to get the *Flame Mantra*?" Qin Sheng asked in confusion.

"I wasn't sure when Yao Chen would wake up, and even if I had obtained the *Flame Mantra*, whether I could successfully cultivate it was an unknown," the Dou Qi Qin Sheng said. "The danger of evolving a cultivation method by devouring Heavenly Flames is easy to imagine."

"If we didn't know the truth, from the perspective of a local on the Dou Qi Continent, the *Flame Mantra* would indeed seem like nonsense," Qin Sheng lamented.

Evolving a cultivation method sounded incredible. But any faction capable of finding numerous Heavenly Flames wouldn't lack top-tier Heaven-tier methods; why would they let juniors risk their lives to practice the *Flame Mantra*? Even if one were lucky enough to succeed, evolving it to the end would only result in a Heaven-tier method—it would be a redundant effort. For those unable to obtain Heavenly Flames, the *Flame Mantra* would remain at the low-level Yellow tier for a lifetime; they might as well practice other methods.

"Anyway, I'm already dead. It's not my concern anymore," the Dou Qi Qin Sheng said. "I have a few wishes. You have to help me fulfill them."

"Don't worry, don't worry," Qin Sheng said. "You and I are one. I will certainly fulfill your wishes."

"My first wish is to subdue the Green Lotus Core Flame," the Dou Qi Qin Sheng said, his voice tinged with bitterness.

"Consider it done," Qin Sheng nodded. "I am already at the Four Poles Realm. Including you, I can stack ten times the base combat power. Subduing a Heavenly Flame will be easy."

"What do you think the Four Poles Secret Realm is equivalent to on the Dou Qi Continent?" the Dou Qi Qin Sheng asked curiously.

"Maybe a Dou Zong?" Qin Sheng mused. "Dou Zongs begin to touch the power of space, and the Four Poles Realm also involves imprinting oneself upon the void and comprehending the laws of heaven and earth. It feels like a match. But to know for sure, I'll have to wait until I reach the Dou Qi Continent."

"Dou Zong... that's enough, then."

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng continued, "My second wish is to strengthen the Misty Cloud Sect and ensure the sect's legacy continues. Although in the original story, the Misty Cloud Sect is the antagonist opposing the protagonist," he smiled slightly, "it was my home."

"Are there specific requirements for strengthening the Misty Cloud Sect? To what extent must I develop it to consider your wish fulfilled?" Qin Sheng asked. Making it the number one sect in the Northwest region was "strengthening," but making it number one on the Dou Qi Continent or the Great Thousand World were vastly different levels of difficulty.

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng thought for a moment and gave a standard. "Let the Misty Cloud Sect have five Dou Zongs and one Dou Zun."

"Barely comparable to the Four Square Pavilion in the Central Plains? Fine, I'll help you." Qin Sheng agreed readily.

Yun Shan was a ready-made Dou Zong, and Qin Sheng would quickly break through after arriving on the Dou Qi Continent. There were still three gaps to fill, but the Jia Ma Empire was a land of talent; there would be no shortage of geniuses. As for a Dou Zun... he had ways.

"Anything else?"

"There is one last wish, and it concerns myself," the Dou Qi Qin Sheng said. "I want to become an alchemist who commands the respect of the Pill Tower. Being able to reach the sixth tier in the Jia Ma Empire was actually due to my own fortuitous encounters." He explained: "In my early years, I obtained the legacy of a senior alchemist at the peak of the sixth tier. He was from the Central Plains and had a complicated background; he was a refugee in the Northwest Continent. I regarded that senior as my master in alchemy. His greatest regret was not making a name for himself within the Pill Tower, and having encountered alchemy myself, I have grown to love the craft. Higher-level alchemy is what I have always pursued."

"Then you'll have to be at least an eighth-tier alchemist, right? No problem, leave it to me."

In the world of *Battle Through the Heavens*, soul power was the most important factor in alchemy, and Qin Sheng's soul power could currently receive a tenfold amplification.

"Tell me your story."

"My story..." Qin Sheng recounted his experiences.

"You practiced the *Heaven-Devouring Demon Art*?" The Dou Qi Qin Sheng laughed.

"Then I have a surprise for you. As for what it is, you'll find out once you reach the Dou Qi Continent."

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng added, "I guess you want to practice the *Flame Mantra*?"

"I do have that intention," Qin Sheng did not hide it. "I don't actually care about the inheritance of the Tou She Ancient God. Once I reach the peak of Dou Sheng on the Dou Qi Continent, my realm in the *Shrouding the Heavens* world will certainly not be low. By then, I expect I can forcibly break through the plane barriers to obtain Source Qi. But how to reach the peak of Dou Sheng as quickly as possible is the question. The *Flame Mantra* is the best choice."

"Then you'll have to deal with Yao Chen. It's not entirely impossible."

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng looked up at the nine stars hanging high in the sky. "I hope you can keep going, carrying my portion with you."

He dissipated silently, and countless specks of light rose into the air. A tenth star appeared.

"I will," Qin Sheng whispered.

***

Dou Qi Continent, the magma world beneath the Tagor Desert.

Qin Sheng reappeared here, reborn from death.

The memories belonging to the Dou Qi Qin Sheng rushed in like a tide, and Qin Sheng now knew what the "surprise" was.

"As expected, a surprise."

The Dou Qi Qin Sheng actually possessed a special constitution called the "Fire Spirit Body"!

Excellent. My *Heaven-Devouring Demon Art* can hardly wait!

*Boom!*

At that moment, the magma exploded, and boundless green flames surged, sweeping toward Qin Sheng.

"How dare you act so violently!"

A burst of incomparably violent Dou Qi poured out, sealing the green flames and compressing them inch by inch. Finally, a beautiful, lotus-shaped flame appeared in Qin Sheng's palm, allowing him to admire it.

"Let me show you my power."

Qin Sheng opened his mouth and directly swallowed the flame whole!

The green flame exploded within his body, burning through his meridians and flesh, but all injuries were instantly healed, and the violent flame was swiftly suppressed. The flame began to be controlled by Qin Sheng, unable to offer any resistance.

The Green Lotus Core Flame, which had burned the Dou Qi Qin Sheng to death, quickly became as obedient as a kitten.

Rank 19 on the Heavenly Flame List, Green Lotus Core Flame—captured easily!

...

Under the scorching sun, the surface of the Tagor Desert steamed with heat, creating an extremely harsh environment.

A red light flew rapidly from the horizon and finally landed.

A powerful streak of Dou Qi blasted a path, and a section of a purple snake tail burrowed into the ground, disappearing from sight.

"Heavenly Flame... I must evolve, even if I have to pay any price."