Chapter 15 The Five God Kings: I am one level higher than a Saint!
[First-person perspective: Shui Bing'er]
Shui Bing'er is intelligent and approachable.
During the time they spent learning from the pig farmer, the two gradually became acquainted.
Her cultivation level had unknowingly broken through to the Golden Core stage.
"Uncle Nian, is this... really okay?"
She held a blood-red dagger, somewhat hesitant.
This is the "Blood Demon Dagger" that the pig herder taught her to forge using murderous intent.
It is said that the stronger the killing intent, the more powerful the dagger.
"What problem could there be?"
The pig farmer grinned.
"It's considered a benefit for our logistics department."
He glanced at Shui Bing'er a few times, then casually said:
"By the way, the martial arts technique you're practicing seems a bit rudimentary. I happen to have a pretty good one here; you can take it and give it a try."
"While not top-tier, reaching the Celestial Immortal level is a certainty."
As he spoke, he took out a manual and handed it over.
Those who can enter the Imperial Garden mostly have some background, so they naturally won't lack martial arts techniques.
If you really want to change, you can do so by making contributions.
But Shui Bing'er's stay was too short.
She knew nothing of these rules and was still struggling to cultivate using the old, low-level meditation method.
"Thank you, Uncle Nian."
Shui Bing'er accepted the cultivation manual and sincerely thanked him.
Then she asked softly,
"But... how exactly are cultivation realms divided? And what realm does Celestial Immortal fall into?"
"You silly girl, how come you don't know anything..."
The pig farmer scratched his head, but then remembered that she had said she seemed to come from a small world, and he immediately felt relieved.
"Alright, since I'm free anyway, I'll tell you about it!"
"Cultivation can be broadly divided into three realms: the mortal realm, the immortal realm, and the saintly realm."
Upon hearing this,
The Douluo Continent team members watching through the sky were all stunned. Not long ago,
The female cultivator from the Immortal Crossing Sect had just mentioned "nine realms of cultivation."
Why has it changed again here?
Whose words are true?
"There are nine levels in the mortal realm: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Void Refining, Body Integration, Mahayana, and Tribulation Transcending."
"By enduring these nine levels and shedding your mortal form, you can ascend to immortality and live as long as heaven and earth—that is, you become a celestial being."
Shui Bing'er listened silently.
I finally have a clear understanding of myself:
It turns out that she is now nothing more than a minor Golden Core cultivator.
"However, the nine levels of the mortal realm are actually a concept that arose after the rise of later-born beings,"
The pig farmer spoke leisurely.
"In ancient times, those innate beings were born with the potential to become celestial beings."
"Of course, becoming a Celestial Immortal is by no means the end. In our Heavenly Court, a formal member must at least be a Celestial Immortal!"
He puffed out his chest, his voice carrying a hint of arrogance.
"Within the fairyland, there are also Heavenly Immortals, True Immortals, Mysterious Immortals, Golden Immortals, Taiyi Golden Immortals, and Daluo Golden Immortals."
"Below the Taiyi level, one must also undergo three calamities and five tribulations; a slight carelessness will result in death and the dissipation of one's Dao!"
Only upon reaching Taiyi can one enjoy eternal immortal bliss.
If one were to achieve the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm… hehe, then no matter which power one goes to, they would all welcome them with open arms and treat them as honored guests!
"As for quasi-saints, and even saints..."
The pig farmer paused, looked up at the distant clouds, and lowered his voice.
"That is the true existence standing in the clouds, looking down on all living beings."
...
Beneath the sky, the Douluo Continent was utterly silent.
Listening to the pig farmer's seemingly endless and layered descriptions of realms, countless people's understanding of the world completely collapsed.
"I thought I was just an insect... but it turns out I'm not even a speck of dust. No, a speck of dust... I've overestimated myself."
Bibi Dong slumped on the throne.
His gaze was unfocused, and his murmurs were hollow.
Qian Daoliu stood silently, speechless with shock.
His lifelong faith crumbled quietly.
Tang Chen, who has already reached level 100 and become a god, is not even as good as a pig.
Powerful as a 600,000-year-old soul beast,
They were only fit to be menial laborers.
And then there are those innate beings who are born as celestial beings...
Even an angel would be dumbfounded if they came!
On Poseidon Island,
Poseidon was pale and distraught.
She wields the legacy of the sea god and considers herself invincible across the ocean.
Unparalleled in the world.
But now...
"So it wasn't that Tang Chen was too weak after all..."
She closed her eyes and said in a bitter voice.
"But that primordial wilderness... was too vast, too terrifying."
The realm of gods.
The five great god-kings also silently gazed at the sky, their minds trembling and unable to control themselves.
The once peaceful realm of the gods,
There was a stir as early as when the Immortal Crossing Sect revealed the "Nine Realms of Cultivation".
But when one hears of the tribulation-crossing period,
After a lifespan of just over ten thousand years, the gods gradually calmed down.
For them, who are eternal and immortal,
What's ten thousand years?
They're just ants that live longer and are more powerful.
Not worth mentioning!
But at this moment,
The pig farmer, however, said that the so-called "Nine Realms" were merely the mortal realm.
Beyond that, there are immortals, saints, and endless layers upon layers of realms...
They could no longer remain calm!
"How...is this possible?"
The Asura God's voice was hoarse.
"We are the gods, the masters of the universe!"
"A 600,000-year-old soul beast is only equivalent to the ninth level of Qi Refining... So what about us? Nascent Soul? Deity Transformation? Or Mahayana?"
The God of Destruction murmured,
"So what if it's comparable to the Tribulation Transcending stage? There are still Celestial Immortals, Profound Immortals, Quasi-Saints, and Saints behind them..."
The other three god-kings remained silent.
The long-held, lofty understanding collapsed overnight.
In the past, the Douluo beings who entered the prehistoric world were no different from ants in their eyes.
Even Tang Chen, who is at level 100,
They were never truly taken seriously.
But now, the stark contrast in strength only breeds despair.
"Enforcers, God-Kings,"
The voice of the sea god suddenly rang out, calm yet carrying a sense of certainty and confidence.
"Perhaps you are all... attached to appearances."
"What's the meaning?"
The Asura God and the other God Kings looked at him at the same time.
"We may have started from the wrong point."
The sea god said slowly and deliberately.
"Previously, we used the cultivation levels of the Snow Empress and Shui Bing'er as the benchmark for measuring the prehistoric world—this may be a big mistake!"
He paused slightly, glancing around at the gods:
"The true starting point should be the Taiyi Golden Immortal."
"In our world, achieving godhood grants eternal life and the ability to be reborn from the dead."
"Such abilities can only be possessed by Taiyi Golden Immortals in the primordial world, and according to that pig herder, even Taiyi Golden Immortals... may not be able to truly be resurrected."
"In this light, our realm's priest-level experts may not be as strong as their opponents, but their life level should be the same."
The Asura God and the Destruction God King exchanged a glance.
He seemed somewhat persuaded.
"You mean..."
A glimmer of light appeared in the eyes of the benevolent god-king.
"A Taiyi Golden Immortal in their world is equivalent to a god-official in our world?"
"A Great Luo Golden Immortal corresponds to a third-level god, a Quasi-Saint to a second-level god, and a Saint... corresponds to a first-level god?"
"So that's how it is,"
Her tone gradually became agitated.
"The supreme beings of my divine realm are actually a level higher than the sages of the primordial world?"
Poseidon nodded slowly:
"Exactly. Even if we are slightly inferior to others of the same level, if there is a level advantage... the opponent is no match for us."
He raised his gaze, his voice steady and confident:
"My esteemed God-Kings, you remain invincible!"