"The state of Divine Entry?"
Li Xuan frowned upon hearing this. Could that Ming Jiuyou have already reached this Divine Entry realm?
"No need to doubt, that Ming Jiuyou has indeed stepped into the Divine Entry realm. Otherwise, how could she deduce the successor most suited to her? However, even so, she has depleted ten years of her lifespan."
The Heavenly Dao Brush paused and continued, "Little Master, you may not know this, but although it's only ten years, it is half of Ming Jiuyou's lifespan. If she had a hundred years remaining, it would be fifty years deducted. This method was a last resort, perhaps she truly reached a dead end."
"So that's how it is." Li Xuan nodded slightly and pondered for a moment, "This means my combat power needs to reach the strength of the Divine Entry realm to be able to protect Yao'er. Currently, if I fight with all my might, I can barely contend with those at the advanced stage of the Harmonious World realm."
"The Divine Entry realm is still a long way off."
Li Xuan concluded that without using time, solely relying on himself, it would be difficult to even contend with the advanced stage of the Harmonious World realm.
"Little Master, by constantly in seclusion, you will find it hard to grow," the Heavenly Dao Brush nodded.
"Little Brush, do you have any suggestions?" Li Xuan asked.
The Heavenly Dao Brush thought for a moment and said, "I think Little Master could travel to the Buddhist realm. You might have better gains there. The Buddhist realm is also known as the Blissful Continent, and its level is slightly higher than the Netherworld. At least there, Little Master, you will not be subjected to such strong restrictions from heaven and earth."
"The Buddhist realm... With my current strength, I fear it might not be easy to go there," Li Xuan said to the Heavenly Dao Brush.
The Heavenly Dao Brush was silent for a moment and said, "I can give Little Master a time-space node. You can enter through the Master Sword."
"Thank you for your trouble, Little Brush," Li Xuan said with a smile.
Heavenly Dao Brush: "..."
Soon, with a thought, Li Xuan disappeared from his original spot.
The Blissful Continent, the land of the Buddhist realm.
Here, all beings profoundly revered the Buddhist sect established by Sakyamuni, without exception.
Although there were different Buddhist lineages and factions on the Blissful Continent, it could be said that the entire Blissful Continent was populated by disciples of Buddhism.
On this day, in the vast firmament, a figure suddenly appeared.
This person was Li Xuan.
"I didn't expect the Blissful Continent to look like this," Li Xuan said with emotion as he looked at the Blissful Continent before him.
"This is still the outer region. When Little Master reaches the true central area of the Buddhist realm, that is where the pinnacle of this Buddhist realm lies," the Heavenly Dao Brush said.
"Little Brush, will my cultivation be faster here?" Li Xuan nodded slightly and then asked.
"Little Master, from here on, it will depend on yourself. If I say too much, it won't be good for you or me," the Heavenly Dao Brush said after a moment of silence.
"Thank you," Li Xuan nodded.
Although he had been trying to pry information from the Heavenly Dao Brush earlier, since the Heavenly Dao Brush had said this, Li Xuan didn't want to press further. However, in his heart, Li Xuan was grateful for the suggestion given by the Heavenly Dao Brush.
"Little Master, your sudden sentimentality makes me a little embarrassed. Well, Little Master, find a place to stay first. Luoqie City is four hundred li ahead," the Heavenly Dao Brush said.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and then moved directly towards the front.
"I didn't expect Luoqie City to be so vast." A quarter of an hour later, Li Xuan stopped and looked at Luoqie City before him with slight surprise.
Luoqie City before him had an area of nearly a thousand square kilometers. Looking from afar, it was like a territory of its own.
"This Luoqie City is not simple. I can feel several powerful presences within it. It seems this Blissful Continent is indeed not to be underestimated."
Li Xuan's divine sense stirred, and he instantly opened his eyes, murmuring in a low voice.
Looking at the long queue at the city gate, which included many strong individuals, Li Xuan, being new to the area, naturally joined the back of the line.
Time passed gradually. As the long queue was about to reach Li Xuan, five figures suddenly shot over. After landing, they directly cut in line ahead of Li Xuan.
"What are you looking at!"
Before Li Xuan could speak, a burly man among the five figures glared at Li Xuan with fierce eyes and said.
Li Xuan was about to act but, remembering he had just arrived on the Blissful Continent, retracted his gaze from the burly man ahead. Seeing Li Xuan turn away, the burly man withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and walked to the front of the other four to converse.
"Young man, don't provoke them. They are all from the Asura Gate. Also, this old man thanks you." As Li Xuan remained silent, an old man behind him, with a hint of fear in his eyes as he glanced at the five figures ahead, said quietly to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan looked at the old man in confusion. However, seeing that the old man remained silent, Li Xuan lazily stopped questioning and waited.
It was originally Li Xuan's turn to enter the city. Due to the five people from the Asura Gate cutting in line, this brief period allowed the five to pass inspection and enter Luoqie City.
"Are you here to participate in the selection of the Buddha's Son?" The four guards at the city gate looked at Li Xuan and asked.
Li Xuan was taken aback, clearly not understanding the guard's meaning. Having just arrived on the Blissful Continent, Li Xuan knew nothing about the selection of the Buddha's Son.
"Brother Cao, look at him. Does he have any aura of a Buddhist disciple? I think he's just here in Luoqie City to watch the excitement. Just make them pay the entrance fee. The queue behind is still long," said a guard behind the one who spoke, looking at Li Xuan with a hint of disdain in his eyes.
At this moment, Li Xuan had completely concealed his aura, so these guards naturally could not detect his strength. Instead, faint wisps of Buddhist light flickered from the guards themselves.
"Ten Buddhist Incense sticks per person, hurry up." The guard called Brother Cao nodded and then looked at Li Xuan, saying.
Li Xuan smiled wryly again. Setting aside the selection of the Buddha's Son, Li Xuan had no idea what Buddhist Incense was. He had initially thought that the Blissful Continent, like other continents, used spirit stones, but it seemed the situation was completely different.
"Could it be that you don't have Buddhist Incense on you? This is outrageous. Go, go, get aside. Without the entrance fee, how can you enter the city!" Seeing Li Xuan stunned, the guard surnamed Cao impatiently pushed Li Xuan and said.
"My lord, I will pay his entrance fee. Sir, including my own, it's a total of twenty Buddhist Incense sticks. Please accept it, sir."
The old man behind Li Xuan saw this and immediately stepped forward, taking out a pouch emitting a fragrant aroma and handing it to the guard.
"You're lucky, kid. Let's go, don't waste time." The guard surnamed Cao glanced at the pouch the old man offered, a glint appearing in his eyes. He quickly put it away and urged Li Xuan and the old man to enter the city.
Although he didn't know why the old man had stepped in to help, Li Xuan followed the old man into Luoqie City.
"Elder, thank you. If you hadn't paid my entrance fee, I wouldn't know how I would have gotten in," Li Xuan said after entering Luoqie City, cupping his fists and bowing to the old man.
The old man waved his hand with a smile and said, "Young man, although I am old, my eyes are not blind. Looking at your attire, you shouldn't be a disciple from an ordinary family, right? Besides, twenty Buddhist Incense sticks are nothing, I can still afford it."
"Furthermore, those people from the Asura Gate were probably worried that you were from some prominent family, which is why they didn't directly push you away. If it were me, I might not have been so lucky."
Li Xuan suddenly looked down at his attire, which indeed clashed with the old man's. It was no wonder the old man had interpreted it this way.
"Elder, I really don't know what Buddhist Incense is. Also, could you enlighten me on who the Asura Gate is? And how does the Asura Gate rank among the forces on the Blissful Continent?" Li Xuan bowed to the old man and then asked curiously.
"Heh heh, young man, I am just an ordinary mortal. I don't know much about what you're asking. However, if you want to know, there is a place in Luoqie City where you can find out everything you want to know, and it might be helpful to you." The old man smiled slightly.
"Please tell me, elder," Li Xuan said with great joy, cupping his fists again.
"Head three hundred meters in this direction, turn right, and go straight to the end, and you will see where you want to go. It is called the Lesser Thunderclap Pavilion, which not only has information on various forces on the Blissful Continent but also the latest intelligence."
"But the prerequisite is that you must have enough spirit stones, young friend. Among mortals, Buddhist Incense is used, but for Buddhist disciples, spirit stones are needed." The old man pointed in the direction and then said.
"Lesser Thunderclap Pavilion? Thank you, elder." Li Xuan's heart relaxed considerably upon hearing this.
Judging by the old man's words, spirit stones were also a common currency on the Blissful Continent. Thinking of this, Li Xuan's mind moved, and he took out a pouch and handed it to the old man. He then bowed to the old man again and quickly headed in the direction the old man had indicated.
"Heh heh, an interesting little fellow. Hmm, after so many years, this old man has never received a thousand high-grade spirit stones before." As Li Xuan departed, the old man, still standing in his original spot, weighed the bag in his hand and smiled slightly. With the old man's words, his figure instantly vanished from his original location.